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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center seeks a Principal Gifts Officer to serve as the chief development officer for their renowned Heart Institute. Since its founding in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has focused on providing the highest quality healthcare available. In the 2009 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Cedars-Sinai was named one of America's best hospitals, a distinction placing it in the top 0.4% in the nation. Eduardo Marbán, MD, Ph.D., Director of the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, has a revolutionary vision for advancing the science and treatment of heart disease. The Heart Institute is the number one priority for philanthropic support in the Medical Center.

The Principal Gifts Officer will be responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors for all Heart Institute programs and services, concentrating mostly on gifts of $250,000 or larger. This includes collaborating with high level philanthropists and other volunteers in planning and implementing programs and events through various committees and Board leadership, as well as working with Heart Institute physicians and scientists to help obtain funding for their research and clinical activities.

The successful candidate must be an articulate and persuasive presenter to large and small groups and especially to individuals. He/She must be comfortable staffing the Director of the Heart Institute and serving as a trusted confidante. The successful candidate will be a seasoned development professional with a proven track record of raising seven, and ideally eight, figure gifts. He/She must be comfortable working with affluent individuals and world class researchers. Healthcare experience or some knowledge of science or medicine is preferred. An undergraduate degree or equivalent job experience is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

Cedars-Sinai welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. AA/EOE.

For a complete position description, see www.morrisberger.com. Send resume/CV and cover letter as attachments to: mb@morrisberger.com, or submit by mail to Morris & Berger, 500 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 2150, Glendale, CA 91203-1923; fax: (818) 507-4770.