H-1B Visa Fundraising Director Jobs
Fundraising Director roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in nonprofit management, business, or a related field. Most sponsoring employers are large nonprofits, universities, and hospital systems that file LCAs through DOL and have established HR infrastructure to support the petition process.
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The Director, Development will establish goals, create strategies and objectives for various development programs to drive philanthropy and activities that reflect the priorities of Cedars-Sinai. Drives change by securing major gifts in support of the organization and achieve short-term and long-term goals for various programs and activities in support of the priorities of the department and Cedars-Sinai. Creates, coaches and drive strategies for successes, opportunities, and challenges, and report on and make recommendations in accordance with the overall portfolio of oversight. Designs and implements strategic development plans that represents the organization's priorities, and will use available data to identify prospective donors, cultivate individuals in the prospect pool, maintains a well-designed and documented prospect portfolio and participate in gift solicitations. Oversees program management for programs in scope and will also provide leadership, guidance and supervision to a team of professional and support staff towards the accomplishment of campaign fundraising goals. Maintains high volume of significant donor relationships, meaningful contact and solicitation. Responsible for working with a defined portfolio of donors, prospects, and selected leaders and/or faculty to advance the mission of the organization.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
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Responsible for vision and strategic development of customized strategies to identify and cultivate prospects for the purpose of converting them into donors, volunteers, and advocates of Cedars-Sinai.
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Plans, organizes, and directs fundraising campaign priorities. May serve as an expert or lead development professional in specific academic/research discipline.
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Manages existing and ongoing giving programs and operations, including aspects of planning, gift acknowledgment, gift stewardship and accounting.
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Evaluates solicitation programs and makes recommendation for improvement.
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Recruits, trains, mentors, and supervises gift officers in advancement efforts.
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Generates written gift solicitation proposals to prospective high net worth donors.
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Conceptualize, develop, and execute effective strategies to practice moves management and increase fundraising results.
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Plans, develops, and manages relationships with major gift prospects; maintain a well-designed and documented prospect portfolio.
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Provides recommendations and assist in executing effective strategies to practice moves management and increase fundraising results.
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As an effective player coach, maintains high volume of significant donor relationships, meaningful contact and solicitation.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Required - Business Administration, Business Management, Healthcare Administration, and/or related.
Work Experience
Minimum Requirement - 10 years of fundraising or relevant experience in a large complex organization and/or medical healthcare facility; demonstrated success in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding at major gift levels; working knowledge of deferred vehicles and community/philanthropic resources.
Minimum Requirement - 5 years of experience managing department/service line(s) with a team of direct reports.
About us
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the Team
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID: 10549
Working Title: Adv Fundraising Director, Development
Department: Adv Fundraising
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Fundraising / Development
Job Specialty: Fundraising
Overtime Status: EXEMPT
Primary Shift: Day
Shift Duration: 8 hour
Base Pay: $63.45 - $111.04
Job Summary
The Director, Development will establish goals, create strategies and objectives for various development programs to drive philanthropy and activities that reflect the priorities of Cedars-Sinai. Drives change by securing major gifts in support of the organization and achieve short-term and long-term goals for various programs and activities in support of the priorities of the department and Cedars-Sinai. Creates, coaches and drive strategies for successes, opportunities, and challenges, and report on and make recommendations in accordance with the overall portfolio of oversight. Designs and implements strategic development plans that represents the organization's priorities, and will use available data to identify prospective donors, cultivate individuals in the prospect pool, maintains a well-designed and documented prospect portfolio and participate in gift solicitations. Oversees program management for programs in scope and will also provide leadership, guidance and supervision to a team of professional and support staff towards the accomplishment of campaign fundraising goals. Maintains high volume of significant donor relationships, meaningful contact and solicitation. Responsible for working with a defined portfolio of donors, prospects, and selected leaders and/or faculty to advance the mission of the organization.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
-
Responsible for vision and strategic development of customized strategies to identify and cultivate prospects for the purpose of converting them into donors, volunteers, and advocates of Cedars-Sinai.
-
Plans, organizes, and directs fundraising campaign priorities. May serve as an expert or lead development professional in specific academic/research discipline.
-
Manages existing and ongoing giving programs and operations, including aspects of planning, gift acknowledgment, gift stewardship and accounting.
-
Evaluates solicitation programs and makes recommendation for improvement.
-
Recruits, trains, mentors, and supervises gift officers in advancement efforts.
-
Generates written gift solicitation proposals to prospective high net worth donors.
-
Conceptualize, develop, and execute effective strategies to practice moves management and increase fundraising results.
-
Plans, develops, and manages relationships with major gift prospects; maintain a well-designed and documented prospect portfolio.
-
Provides recommendations and assist in executing effective strategies to practice moves management and increase fundraising results.
-
As an effective player coach, maintains high volume of significant donor relationships, meaningful contact and solicitation.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Required - Business Administration, Business Management, Healthcare Administration, and/or related.
Work Experience
Minimum Requirement - 10 years of fundraising or relevant experience in a large complex organization and/or medical healthcare facility; demonstrated success in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding at major gift levels; working knowledge of deferred vehicles and community/philanthropic resources.
Minimum Requirement - 5 years of experience managing department/service line(s) with a team of direct reports.
About us
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the Team
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID: 10549
Working Title: Adv Fundraising Director, Development
Department: Adv Fundraising
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Fundraising / Development
Job Specialty: Fundraising
Overtime Status: EXEMPT
Primary Shift: Day
Shift Duration: 8 hour
Base Pay: $63.45 - $111.04
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Fundraising Director
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to fundraising or nonprofit management. A marketing, communications, or business degree works, but document the connection explicitly in your resume and cover letter before applications go out.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Universities, hospital foundations, and large national nonprofits file H-1B petitions regularly. Search Migrate Mate to filter Fundraising Director roles by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're not cold-pitching sponsorship to organizations that have never done it.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the Level II or III wage floor for your city before salary discussions, so you don't accept an offer that can't clear the LCA.
Check that the job description supports H-1B filing
Fundraising Director postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required can complicate the specialty occupation argument. Ask hiring managers to confirm the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field before your employer files Form I-129.
Use O*NET to strengthen your specialty occupation case
The O*NET profile for Fundraising Director documents the degree requirements and knowledge domains USCIS evaluates. Pull the relevant education and knowledge fields from O*NET and make sure your credentials and job offer letter match them specifically.
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Find Fundraising Director JobsFundraising Director H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Fundraising Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, such as nonprofit management, business administration, communications, or public administration. USCIS evaluates the job duties, industry norms, and the employer's actual requirements. A posting that lists a degree as preferred rather than required can weaken the specialty occupation argument, so the offer letter and job description language matter.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Fundraising Directors?
Universities, hospital foundations, large national nonprofits, and arts and cultural institutions are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role because they have dedicated HR and legal teams experienced with the petition process. Smaller community nonprofits rarely sponsor because of cost and administrative complexity. Use Migrate Mate to identify organizations with a verified LCA filing history for fundraising and development roles before you apply.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect a Fundraising Director offer?
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the Fundraising Director SOC code in the work location before USCIS will certify the LCA. The wage level depends on your experience and the complexity of the role, typically Level II or III. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current wage floor for your city and confirm any offer meets or exceeds it before your employer submits the LCA to DOL.
Can a nonprofit employer sponsor an H-1B for a Fundraising Director?
Yes. Nonprofits that qualify as cap-exempt institutions, such as universities and affiliated research organizations, can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery at any time of year. Other nonprofits are cap-subject and must compete in the March lottery for an October 1 start date. Cap-exempt sponsorship is a significant advantage if you're targeting higher education or research-affiliated development roles.
What documents should you prepare before an employer files your H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts, your degree certificate, and any foreign credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. If your degree field doesn't directly match fundraising, a detailed resume showing progressive responsibility in development roles helps establish the specialty occupation connection. Your employer's attorney will also need a signed offer letter specifying your title, duties, salary, and work location before filing Form I-129 with USCIS.
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