Executive Director, Development Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for executive director, development, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for strategic oversight in an annual giving program that drives meaningful alumni engagement and leads to movement in annual giving.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Demonstrated success in developing talent at multiple organizational levels
• Able to articulate solutions in terms of ROI to the client and sell business value
• Front-End design development leadership
• Proficiency in software and hardware applications on Macintosh, Windows and Linux
• Thorough understanding of Internet security
• Strong track record of delivering results through effective team and peer leadership
• Proven experience as a successful, decisive leader in a strategic multi-functional environment
• Extensive knowledge of drug development and/or experience in more than one functional area such as non-clinical development, translational development, regulatory or clinical R&D to assure broad understanding of the pharmaceutical development

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the executive director, development position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership, supervision, and management for staff assigned to Annual Fund, Planned Giving, Alumni Development, Development Operations, Special Events, and Capital fundraising.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Specialized biology and focused cell biology expertise
• Knowledge of global market/consumer trends
• Extensive knowledge of the Beauty industry
• Deep fluency and skill with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
• Proven aptitude to lead initiatives through implementation
• Experience directing contract research laboratories
• Moves comfortably between quantitative analytics and marketing creativity
• Articulate ideas clearly, concisely and professionally both orally and in writing

I am excited to be applying for the position of executive director, development. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance and feedback to Director of Development, Planned Giving, with respect to planned giving donor society members.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Established network of clinical/operations decision-makers in Pharma and Biotech
• An understanding of complex fundraising organizations or federated nonprofit models is preferred
• Los Angeles based or willingness to relocate to the L.A
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and a learning management system
• High energy with a bias for action
• Demonstrable experience with D & I aspects of talent acquisition, talent development, talent management and/or succession planning
• Excellent oral and written communications proficiency, including executive-level presentation skills
• Working knowledge of financial computer systems and personal computer software programs such as Infinium and SQL

I am excited to be applying for the position of executive director, development. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and oversight to Annual Giving Manager in their key areas of responsibility – donor relations, individual giving, grant writing, and development operations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong financial statement and GAAP knowledge
• Some travel within the market area
• Editorial level makeup artist skills
• Interpersonal, strategic thinking skills
• Experience in coordinating, implementing, and/or managing complex, diverse programs and functions for a very diverse department
• Demonstrated experience with campaign strategy, goal setting, benchmarking, forecasting and analytics
• Strong business acumen, deep knowledge of healthcare industry and current healthcare trends
• Exceptional planning and execution skills with a results-oriented record of achievement

Please consider me for the executive director, development opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for vision and leadership for core Individual Giving fundraising initiatives across Annual Giving, Philanthropic Gifts, and Planned Giving programs to drive increased total giving in dollars and number of donors annually.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Work and complete follow up activities independently
• Communication, leadership, marketing and business acumen
• Experience serving as a resource and motivating others
• Expert level knowledge of the financial services industry
• Expert level knowledge of sales skills
• An entrepreneurial mindset, relationship focused
• Experience planning and executing on marketing strategies, event planning
• An understanding of the issues facing academic medical centers public and private hospitals and research institutions