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Lee Health

Director Of Development

Pay: $31.15–$42.04/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Fort Myers, FL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Fundraising Manager manages fundraising for an organization. Develops and implements fundraising strategies that include online fundraising, mail and email campaigns, grant writing and fundraising events. May develop relationships with large donors.

$125,782 / year median in Florida

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Location:

Medical Plaza One - 9800 S Healthpark Drive Fort Myers

FL 33908

Department:

Lee Memorial Foundation Work Type:

Full Time Shift:

Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 4:30:00PM Minimum to

Midpoint Pay Rate:

$31.15 - $42.04 / hour Summary Responsible for designing and executing a strategic, metrics-driven fundraising program to advance the mission, programs, and priorities for the specific department they will be working with. This position manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, focusing on measurable outcomes in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding philanthropic investments at the major and principal gift level. The Director of Development works closely with physician leadership, administrators, grateful patients, and community partners to translate the departments specific priorities into compelling opportunities for philanthropic support, tracking progress against established goals and metrics to ensure maximum impact.

Requirements Education:

Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of progressive fundraising experience, including major gift solicitation.

Certification:

CFRE accreditation preferred.

License:

Valid Floridas drivers license.

Other:

Demonstrated success securing $25,000+ gifts; experience with six- and seven-figure gifts preferred. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with high-net-worth donors, physicians, and community leaders. Ability to communicate complex medical or programmatic priorities in a compelling donor-centered way. High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. Proficiency in donor CRM systems (Raisers Edge or similar preferred). Ability to travel locally and regionally. Experience fundraising in healthcare, academic medicine, or complex nonprofit environments. Familiarity with grateful patient fundraising and physician engagement models. Experience supporting a campaign or capital fundraising initiative. Knowledge of planned giving vehicles and philanthropic tax strategies.

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FL:

Fort Myers