Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit academic medical centers, recognized for excellence in patient care, groundbreaking research, medical education, and community service. Founded in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has grown into a nationally recognized healthcare institution with 915 licensed beds, nearly 3,000 physicians, and more than 4,700 nurses. Its clinical and research programs span heart disease, cancer, brain disorders, and other complex conditions, while its educational programs prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Philanthropy plays a central role in advancing Cedars-Sinai’s mission. Building on significant fundraising achievements, including a $1 billion comprehensive campaign completed four years ahead of schedule, Cedars-Sinai is entering a new period of growth. With its 125th anniversary approaching and its role as the official medical provider for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the institution is positioned to expand its reach and impact.

The Opportunity

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center seeks an accomplished Executive Director, Major Gifts to lead and expand its major gifts program during a period of significant institutional and philanthropic growth.

Reporting to Vice President of Development Heather Renshaw Vucetin and serving on the Development senior leadership team, the Executive Director will shape fundraising strategy, strengthen donor engagement, and build the philanthropic capacity needed to advance transformative priorities in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education.

The Executive Director will lead a team of 17 major gift officers, with plans for further expansion in the coming years. This leader will establish ambitious fundraising goals, mentor and develop high-performing professionals, and strengthen a culture of collaboration and accountability. A central priority will be building a grateful patient fundraising program and deepening relationships with clinical leaders across service lines. The Executive Director will also oversee fundraising for transformational initiatives associated with the institution’s next campaign, guide complex donor strategies, and maintain a personal portfolio of major gift prospects.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of philanthropy at one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, building the teams, programs, and partnerships that will help accelerate discoveries and improve lives.

The salary range for this position is $225,000–$334,000.