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The Vice President, Chief Development Officer serves as the strategic leader responsible for advancing the mission of the children's hospital through comprehensive fundraising, donor engagement, and community partnership efforts. This role is accountable for designing and executing a robust, multi-channel philanthropic strategy that secures transformational and sustainable financial support to enhance patient care, expand clinical programs, invest in research and innovation, and strengthen the hospital's impact on children and families. The VP of Development fosters a culture of generosity and stewardship by building meaningful relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, and community stakeholders, while partnering closely with executive leadership, clinicians, and board members. Through visionary leadership, data-informed decision-making, and a commitment to excellence, this role ensures the hospital's philanthropic initiatives align with its strategic priorities and uphold its reputation as a trusted, mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all children.
 
At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.
 
Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.