Senior Director of Development, Major Gifts
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services - Los Angeles, CA
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services is seeking a Senior Director of Development, Major Gifts who will be a key member of the Development team and responsible for building and implementing Didi Hirsch’s individual and major gifts strategy. The Senior Director will serve as the lead relationship manager to a portfolio of 100-125 major donors, developing and implementing strategies to move these prospects towards established goals, making assignments to other staff and volunteers as appropriate, and ensuring timely follow-through.
The Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center is the nation’s first and most comprehensive suicide prevention center, offering 24/7 crisis services, therapy, support groups, training, and research to save lives and inspire hope. Since 1942, Didi Hirsch has been there for people navigating suicidal thoughts, loss, attempts, and mental health struggles. Their team has trained over 175,000 individuals, supported millions of callers and families, and helped shape the way suicide prevention works across the country. Didi Hirsch provides compassionate mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services to individuals and families, especially in communities where discrimination and injustice limit access. They envision a future where everyone can thrive with access to high-quality care that treats mental and physical health as inseparable. Together, they’re creating healthier lives through mental health, substance use, and crisis support.
“We are seeking a Senior Director of Development, Major Gifts who is energized not only by fundraising goals, but by the opportunity to build, innovate, and lead alongside a highly collaborative team. Our development department is made up of people who are passionate about our mission and genuinely enjoy working together. We value creativity, initiative, strategic thinking, and a willingness to approach challenges with curiosity and optimism.” — Lyn Morris, Chief Executive Officer
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
The Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center is the nation’s first and most comprehensive suicide prevention center, offering 24/7 crisis services, therapy, support groups, training, and research to save lives and inspire hope. Since 1942, Didi Hirsch has been there for people navigating suicidal thoughts, loss, attempts, and mental health struggles. Their team has trained over 175,000 individuals, supported millions of callers and families, and helped shape the way suicide prevention works across the country. Didi Hirsch provides compassionate mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services to individuals and families, especially in communities where discrimination and injustice limit access. They envision a future where everyone can thrive with access to high-quality care that treats mental and physical health as inseparable. Together, they’re creating healthier lives through mental health, substance use, and crisis support.
“We are seeking a Senior Director of Development, Major Gifts who is energized not only by fundraising goals, but by the opportunity to build, innovate, and lead alongside a highly collaborative team. Our development department is made up of people who are passionate about our mission and genuinely enjoy working together. We value creativity, initiative, strategic thinking, and a willingness to approach challenges with curiosity and optimism.” — Lyn Morris, Chief Executive Officer
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.