TN Visa Fundraising Director Jobs
Fundraising Director roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public relations, business administration, or nonprofit management. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or port of entry; Mexican citizens require consular processing. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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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 TN Visa Sponsorship as a Fundraising Director
Align your degree to the role description
TN status for fundraising roles hinges on a direct match between your degree field and the job duties. A degree in communications or business administration supports a Fundraising Director petition more cleanly than an unrelated field, even with years of experience.
Target nonprofits with established HR infrastructure
Large nonprofits, hospital foundations, and university development offices regularly sponsor TN workers and have HR teams that understand the documentation requirements. Smaller organizations often decline sponsorship simply because they've never processed TN paperwork before.
Request a support letter that names your specialty
Your employer's TN support letter must explicitly state that the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific professional field. Generic offer letters citing 'leadership skills' or 'fundraising experience' give CBP officers grounds to question whether the position qualifies as a specialty occupation.
Search TN-verified fundraising roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Fundraising Director openings already filtered for TN visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're not cold-applying to roles where employers have no capacity or intention to support your status.
Understand Mexican nationals need consular appointment timing
Mexican citizens cannot apply at a port of entry and must schedule a consular interview through a U.S. embassy or consulate in Mexico. Factor in appointment wait times when negotiating your start date with a prospective employer.
Prepare for CBP questions about fundraising as a profession
Canadian applicants processed at the border should expect CBP officers to probe whether the role genuinely requires a degree-level professional. Bring your diploma, transcripts, and a concise written summary connecting your academic background to the specific duties in your offer letter.
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Find Fundraising Director JobsFundraising Director TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Fundraising Director role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the classification depends on how the role is structured. TN status requires that the position be a specialty occupation needing a specific bachelor's degree. A Fundraising Director role tied to a degree in public relations, business administration, or nonprofit management qualifies. A role framed around general management or leadership without a degree-specific requirement may not survive scrutiny at the port of entry or consulate.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Fundraising Directors compare to H-1B?
TN is faster and more predictable for this role. There's no lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and Canadian applicants can receive approval at the border the same day. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with a March registration window and an October start date at the earliest. For a qualified Canadian or Mexican professional with an offer in hand, TN is the more practical path in almost every scenario.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer needs to provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead stating your job title, your specific duties, the professional category under which the TN is sought, your required qualifications, and your compensation. The letter must demonstrate that the role requires a relevant bachelor's degree. You'll pair this with your diploma, transcripts, and the job offer itself. CBP or the consular officer reviews the full package together.
How can I find Fundraising Director jobs that already support TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for TN visa sponsorship, so you can focus your search on employers already prepared to support your status. This matters for Fundraising Director roles because many nonprofits and development offices have never processed a TN petition and may decline sponsorship out of unfamiliarity rather than unwillingness, even when the role clearly qualifies.
Can I renew my TN visa if I stay with the same nonprofit employer?
Yes. TN status is granted in two-year increments and can be renewed indefinitely as long as you maintain a qualifying job offer and the role continues to meet TN criteria. For Canadian citizens, renewals are processed at the border. Mexican nationals renew through the consulate. There's no limit on the number of renewals, which makes TN a viable long-term status for Fundraising Directors who aren't pursuing permanent residency immediately.
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