The Angeletti Group invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President/Chief Development Officer (VP/CDO) for Bassett Healthcare Network (Bassett). Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated healthcare system serving communities throughout Central New York through five hospitals, health centers, physician practices, and a broad network of community based services. Through Friends of Bassett, its philanthropic partner, Bassett advances philanthropy in support of exceptional patient care, medical education, research, and community health. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead philanthropy for a leading independent rural healthcare system. Working closely with executive leadership, the Friends of Bassett Board, physicians, volunteers, donors, and community leaders, the VP/CDO will strengthen a comprehensive fundraising program while helping advance Bassett’s strategic priorities and mission. As Bassett continues to invest in workforce development, expanded access to care, technology, medical education, and clinical excellence, the next Vice President/Chief Development Officer will have the opportunity to build upon a strong philanthropic foundation while advancing strategic fundraising initiatives that support Bassett's mission and long-term priorities.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To be considered, candidates should submit a statement of interest and CV/resumé to The Angeletti Group at [email protected]. Nominations and confidential inquiries can be made to: Suzanne Albin The Angeletti Group (973) 540-1400 [email protected]
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide Strategic Leadership for Philanthropy
- Develop and execute a comprehensive philanthropy strategy that advances Bassett
Healthcare Network's priorities in patient care, medical education, clinical research,
workforce development, physician recruitment, technology, and community health.
- Position philanthropy to accelerate Bassett’s strategic initiatives by aligning donor interests
with the organization’s highest priorities.
- Build and strengthen a culture of philanthropy throughout the network by helping
leadership, physicians, clinicians, directors, volunteers, and staff recognize opportunities
to engage donors and connect philanthropic investment with institutional priorities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Friends of Bassett Board on
philanthropic opportunities, emerging trends, and fundraising strategy.
Lead Comprehensive Fundraising Efforts
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for all fundraising activities, including major
gifts, principal gifts, planned giving, annual giving, grateful patient philanthropy, corporate
and foundation relations, special events, and future campaign initiatives.
- Personally manage a portfolio of approximately 30 to 50 leadership and principal gift
prospects, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding transformational philanthropic
investments.
- Partner with executive leadership, physicians, trustees, and volunteers to develop and
implement strategies for significant gift opportunities.
- Translate Bassett's strategic priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities that
inspire donor investment and long-term engagement.
Partner with Physicians, Leadership, and Friends of Bassett Board
- Build strong relationships with physicians, clinical leaders, researchers, administrators,
and other key stakeholders to identify philanthropic priorities and align donor interests with
Bassett’s strategic priorities.
- Serve as the primary staff partner to the Friends of Bassett Board, ensuring trustees are
informed, engaged, and equipped to serve as effective ambassadors and philanthropic
leaders.
- Support Board recruitment, orientation, committee work, quarterly meetings, and ongoing
trustee development.
- Foster productive collaboration among physicians, leadership, trustees, volunteers, and
development staff to strengthen philanthropic support throughout the organization.
Cultivate Meaningful Donor Relationships
- Ensure exceptional stewardship practices that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy
through meaningful donor communications, recognition, reporting, and engagement.
- Strengthen grateful patient philanthropy and other donor engagement initiatives that
connect supporters with Bassett's mission and the lives their generosity changes.
- Represent Bassett Healthcare Network and Friends of Bassett at community events, donor
gatherings, and professional functions, serving as a visible ambassador for the
organization.
- Build and sustain relationships with donors, prospects, community leaders, foundations,
corporations, and professional advisors to expand philanthropic support.
Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain a talented development team while fostering a culture
of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Establish clear goals, expectations, and performance measures that support professional
growth and organizational success.
- Encourage innovation and continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with
Bassett's mission, values, and strategic priorities.
Strengthen Operations and Stewardship
- Establish departmental priorities and oversee the annual operating budget to ensure the
effective use of resources.
- Oversee fundraising operations, including donor data management, CRM strategy,
prospect management, reporting, gift administration, and fundraising analytics.
- Ensure all philanthropic activities comply with applicable laws, privacy regulations, ethical
fundraising standards, and organizational policies.
- Continuously evaluate and strengthen development systems, processes, and performance
metrics to support long-term fundraising success.
The successful candidate will bring many of the following qualifications and attributes:
Bachelor's degree required; degrees in business, nonprofit management, communications,
organizational leadership, or a related field are preferred. An advanced degree and/or
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential is desirable.
- At least seven years of progressively responsible fundraising leadership experience,
preferably within healthcare or another complex nonprofit organization.
- Demonstrated record of securing major gifts and leading comprehensive fundraising
programs that include planned giving, annual giving, grateful patient philanthropy,
fundraising events, operations, and financial management.
- Experience leading a capital campaign is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership, governing boards, physicians,
clinicians, and other key stakeholders to advance organizational priorities and
philanthropic initiatives.
- Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead high-performing teams while fostering a culture
of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Strategic, data-informed leader with the ability to translate organizational priorities into
compelling philanthropic opportunities and measurable results, while effectively managing
complexity and driving execution.
- Collaborative leadership style with the judgment, executive presence, and diplomacy to
build trust, lead through influence, and thoughtfully advance organizational change.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with the integrity, emotional
intelligence, and professionalism needed to engage sophisticated donors, volunteer
leaders, physicians, and community partners.
