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Get Access To All JobsThe Angeletti Group invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President/Chief Development Officer (VP/CDO) for Bassett Healthcare Network (Bassett). Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated healthcare system serving communities throughout Central New York through five hospitals, health centers, physician practices, and a broad network of community-based services. Through Friends of Bassett, its philanthropic partner, Bassett advances philanthropy in support of exceptional patient care, medical education, research, and community health. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead philanthropy for a leading independent rural healthcare system. Working closely with executive leadership, the Friends of Bassett Board, physicians, volunteers, donors, and community leaders, the VP/CDO will strengthen a comprehensive fundraising program while helping advance Bassett’s strategic priorities and mission. As Bassett continues to invest in workforce development, expanded access to care, technology, medical education, and clinical excellence, the next Vice President/Chief Development Officer will have the opportunity to build upon a strong philanthropic foundation while advancing strategic fundraising initiatives that support Bassett's mission and long-term priorities.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To be considered, candidates should submit a statement of interest and CV/resumé to The Angeletti Group at search@theangelettigroup.com. Nominations and confidential inquiries can be made to: Suzanne Albin The Angeletti Group (973) 540-1400 search@theangelettigroup.com
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide Strategic Leadership for Philanthropy
- Develop and execute a comprehensive philanthropy strategy that advances Bassett Healthcare Network's priorities in patient care, medical education, clinical research, workforce development, physician recruitment, technology, and community health.
- Position philanthropy to accelerate Bassett’s strategic initiatives by aligning donor interests with the organization’s highest priorities.
- Build and strengthen a culture of philanthropy throughout the network by helping leadership, physicians, clinicians, directors, volunteers, and staff recognize opportunities to engage donors and connect philanthropic investment with institutional priorities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Friends of Bassett Board on philanthropic opportunities, emerging trends, and fundraising strategy.
Lead Comprehensive Fundraising Efforts
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for all fundraising activities, including major gifts, principal gifts, planned giving, annual giving, grateful patient philanthropy, corporate and foundation relations, special events, and future campaign initiatives.
- Personally manage a portfolio of approximately 30 to 50 leadership and principal gift prospects, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding transformational philanthropic investments.
- Partner with executive leadership, physicians, trustees, and volunteers to develop and implement strategies for significant gift opportunities.
- Translate Bassett's strategic priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities that inspire donor investment and long-term engagement.
Partner with Physicians, Leadership, and Friends of Bassett Board
- Build strong relationships with physicians, clinical leaders, researchers, administrators, and other key stakeholders to identify philanthropic priorities and align donor interests with Bassett’s strategic priorities.
- Serve as the primary staff partner to the Friends of Bassett Board, ensuring trustees are informed, engaged, and equipped to serve as effective ambassadors and philanthropic leaders.
- Support Board recruitment, orientation, committee work, quarterly meetings, and ongoing trustee development.
- Foster productive collaboration among physicians, leadership, trustees, volunteers, and development staff to strengthen philanthropic support throughout the organization.
Cultivate Meaningful Donor Relationships
- Ensure exceptional stewardship practices that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy through meaningful donor communications, recognition, reporting, and engagement.
- Strengthen grateful patient philanthropy and other donor engagement initiatives that connect supporters with Bassett's mission and the lives their generosity changes.
- Represent Bassett Healthcare Network and Friends of Bassett at community events, donor gatherings, and professional functions, serving as a visible ambassador for the organization.
- Build and sustain relationships with donors, prospects, community leaders, foundations, corporations, and professional advisors to expand philanthropic support.
Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain a talented development team while fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Establish clear goals, expectations, and performance measures that support professional growth and organizational success.
- Encourage innovation and continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with Bassett's mission, values, and strategic priorities.
Strengthen Operations and Stewardship
- Establish departmental priorities and oversee the annual operating budget to ensure the effective use of resources.
- Oversee fundraising operations, including donor data management, CRM strategy, prospect management, reporting, gift administration, and fundraising analytics.
- Ensure all philanthropic activities comply with applicable laws, privacy regulations, ethical fundraising standards, and organizational policies.
- Continuously evaluate and strengthen development systems, processes, and performance metrics to support long-term fundraising success.
The successful candidate will bring many of the following qualifications and attributes:
- Bachelor's degree required; degrees in business, nonprofit management, communications, organizational leadership, or a related field are preferred. An advanced degree and/or Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential is desirable.
- At least seven years of progressively responsible fundraising leadership experience, preferably within healthcare or another complex nonprofit organization.
- Demonstrated record of securing major gifts and leading comprehensive fundraising programs that include planned giving, annual giving, grateful patient philanthropy, fundraising events, operations, and financial management.
- Experience leading a capital campaign is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership, governing boards, physicians, clinicians, and other key stakeholders to advance organizational priorities and philanthropic initiatives.
- Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead high-performing teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Strategic, data-informed leader with the ability to translate organizational priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities and measurable results, while effectively managing complexity and driving execution.
- Collaborative leadership style with the judgment, executive presence, and diplomacy to build trust, lead through influence, and thoughtfully advance organizational change.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with the integrity, emotional intelligence, and professionalism needed to engage sophisticated donors, volunteer leaders, physicians, and community partners.
The Angeletti Group invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President/Chief Development Officer (VP/CDO) for Bassett Healthcare Network (Bassett). Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated healthcare system serving communities throughout Central New York through five hospitals, health centers, physician practices, and a broad network of community-based services. Through Friends of Bassett, its philanthropic partner, Bassett advances philanthropy in support of exceptional patient care, medical education, research, and community health. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead philanthropy for a leading independent rural healthcare system. Working closely with executive leadership, the Friends of Bassett Board, physicians, volunteers, donors, and community leaders, the VP/CDO will strengthen a comprehensive fundraising program while helping advance Bassett’s strategic priorities and mission. As Bassett continues to invest in workforce development, expanded access to care, technology, medical education, and clinical excellence, the next Vice President/Chief Development Officer will have the opportunity to build upon a strong philanthropic foundation while advancing strategic fundraising initiatives that support Bassett's mission and long-term priorities.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To be considered, candidates should submit a statement of interest and CV/resumé to The Angeletti Group at search@theangelettigroup.com. Nominations and confidential inquiries can be made to: Suzanne Albin The Angeletti Group (973) 540-1400 search@theangelettigroup.com
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide Strategic Leadership for Philanthropy
- Develop and execute a comprehensive philanthropy strategy that advances Bassett Healthcare Network's priorities in patient care, medical education, clinical research, workforce development, physician recruitment, technology, and community health.
- Position philanthropy to accelerate Bassett’s strategic initiatives by aligning donor interests with the organization’s highest priorities.
- Build and strengthen a culture of philanthropy throughout the network by helping leadership, physicians, clinicians, directors, volunteers, and staff recognize opportunities to engage donors and connect philanthropic investment with institutional priorities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Friends of Bassett Board on philanthropic opportunities, emerging trends, and fundraising strategy.
Lead Comprehensive Fundraising Efforts
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for all fundraising activities, including major gifts, principal gifts, planned giving, annual giving, grateful patient philanthropy, corporate and foundation relations, special events, and future campaign initiatives.
- Personally manage a portfolio of approximately 30 to 50 leadership and principal gift prospects, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding transformational philanthropic investments.
- Partner with executive leadership, physicians, trustees, and volunteers to develop and implement strategies for significant gift opportunities.
- Translate Bassett's strategic priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities that inspire donor investment and long-term engagement.
Partner with Physicians, Leadership, and Friends of Bassett Board
- Build strong relationships with physicians, clinical leaders, researchers, administrators, and other key stakeholders to identify philanthropic priorities and align donor interests with Bassett’s strategic priorities.
- Serve as the primary staff partner to the Friends of Bassett Board, ensuring trustees are informed, engaged, and equipped to serve as effective ambassadors and philanthropic leaders.
- Support Board recruitment, orientation, committee work, quarterly meetings, and ongoing trustee development.
- Foster productive collaboration among physicians, leadership, trustees, volunteers, and development staff to strengthen philanthropic support throughout the organization.
Cultivate Meaningful Donor Relationships
- Ensure exceptional stewardship practices that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy through meaningful donor communications, recognition, reporting, and engagement.
- Strengthen grateful patient philanthropy and other donor engagement initiatives that connect supporters with Bassett's mission and the lives their generosity changes.
- Represent Bassett Healthcare Network and Friends of Bassett at community events, donor gatherings, and professional functions, serving as a visible ambassador for the organization.
- Build and sustain relationships with donors, prospects, community leaders, foundations, corporations, and professional advisors to expand philanthropic support.
Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain a talented development team while fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Establish clear goals, expectations, and performance measures that support professional growth and organizational success.
- Encourage innovation and continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with Bassett's mission, values, and strategic priorities.
Strengthen Operations and Stewardship
- Establish departmental priorities and oversee the annual operating budget to ensure the effective use of resources.
- Oversee fundraising operations, including donor data management, CRM strategy, prospect management, reporting, gift administration, and fundraising analytics.
- Ensure all philanthropic activities comply with applicable laws, privacy regulations, ethical fundraising standards, and organizational policies.
- Continuously evaluate and strengthen development systems, processes, and performance metrics to support long-term fundraising success.
The successful candidate will bring many of the following qualifications and attributes:
- Bachelor's degree required; degrees in business, nonprofit management, communications, organizational leadership, or a related field are preferred. An advanced degree and/or Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential is desirable.
- At least seven years of progressively responsible fundraising leadership experience, preferably within healthcare or another complex nonprofit organization.
- Demonstrated record of securing major gifts and leading comprehensive fundraising programs that include planned giving, annual giving, grateful patient philanthropy, fundraising events, operations, and financial management.
- Experience leading a capital campaign is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership, governing boards, physicians, clinicians, and other key stakeholders to advance organizational priorities and philanthropic initiatives.
- Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead high-performing teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Strategic, data-informed leader with the ability to translate organizational priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities and measurable results, while effectively managing complexity and driving execution.
- Collaborative leadership style with the judgment, executive presence, and diplomacy to build trust, lead through influence, and thoughtfully advance organizational change.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with the integrity, emotional intelligence, and professionalism needed to engage sophisticated donors, volunteer leaders, physicians, and community partners.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Chief Development Officer
Document your fundraising impact with measurable outcomes
PERM audits for CDO roles often demand proof of specialized expertise. Compile campaign reports, capital drive results, and board presentations that quantify revenue raised, donor retention rates, and portfolio growth before you start applying.
Target nonprofit and healthcare systems with PERM history
Hospitals, university foundations, and large nonprofits file PERM petitions far more regularly than private-sector firms for development leadership. Filtering employers by prior PERM activity narrows your list to organizations already comfortable with the sponsorship process.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring CDO employers
Search Migrate Mate by job title and green card sponsorship status to identify organizations that have sponsored roles at this level before, saving you from applying to employers who have never navigated PERM for an executive position.
Request EB-2 classification if you hold an advanced degree
A master's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field typically supports EB-2 filing, which skips the PERM recruitment phase if a National Interest Waiver applies. Confirm your degree equivalency with your employer's immigration counsel before the I-140 is filed.
Understand how DOL prevailing wage affects your offer letter
Your employer must offer at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your location and SOC code before PERM is submitted. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level attached to your job duties so you can negotiate an offer that satisfies PERM requirements from the start.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment documentation window
USCIS and DOL require employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period before certifying your PERM application. Coordinate with your employer on timing so this process begins well before your current visa status requires action, reducing the risk of gaps in your work authorization.
Green Card Chief Development Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Development Officer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
CDO positions typically qualify under EB-2 when the role requires an advanced degree in nonprofit management, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field, and the candidate holds that credential. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and skilled workers. The correct category depends on the specific job requirements your employer writes into the PERM application, not your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a CDO role?
An H-1B visa is a temporary status with a fixed term and, for most employers, an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition leads to permanent residency with no renewal deadline and no cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process takes longer upfront, often 12 to 24 months from labor certification through I-485 approval, but the outcome is permanent authorization rather than a work status you must keep renewing.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor a CDO for a green card?
Hospital systems, university advancement offices, large national nonprofits, and community foundations sponsor CDO green cards most consistently. These organizations have in-house or retained immigration counsel, existing PERM workflows, and leadership roles stable enough to withstand the multi-year sponsorship timeline. Private-sector firms occasionally sponsor development executives, but the volume is substantially lower and the processes less established.
How can I find CDO jobs where the employer is already willing to sponsor a green card?
Searching by green card sponsorship intent filters out employers who are either unfamiliar with PERM or unwilling to absorb the cost and timeline. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Chief Development Officer roles at organizations with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not relying on job descriptions that vaguely mention visa support without specifying what that means.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change employers mid-process?
If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 is pending, AC21 portability may let you change to a comparable role with a new employer without restarting the process. For CDO candidates, the new position must fall in the same or similar occupational classification as the sponsored role. Leaving before the I-140 is approved generally requires your new employer to restart the PERM process from the beginning.