Rebecca Simpson Hunter

About Rebecca Simpson Hunter

I am a healthcare philanthropy executive with progressive experience driving major gifts, corporate partnerships, and team leadership for Banner Health, a $17B nonprofit health system. Recognized as an AHP 40 Under 40 honoree, I specialize in building scalable, data-driven fundraising programs that align with enterprise priorities and deliver transformational impact. My approach combines strategic vision with operational discipline: leveraging analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and relationship-centered partnership development to accelerate revenue growth. I thrive in complex environments that require systems thinking, executive influence, and alignment with clinical and operational priorities.Core Expertise-Principal & Major Gifts-Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships-Portfolio Strategy & Analytics-Team Leadership & Coaching-Public–Private Partnerships-Strategic Planning & Program DevelopmentTaking inspiration from Roman emperor Octavian\'s \"Festina lente\", which urges to be methodically impatient and exercise measured exertion, I apply this to my life and work.

Experience

1. Chief Development Officer, Oncology

   Banner Health

   Jan 2026 — Present · AZ, US

   Lead enterprise-wide fundraising strategy for Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, advancing philanthropic investment across research, clinical care, innovation, and patient support- Partner with physician-scientists, executive leadership, and system stakeholders to secure transformational gifts, grow a robust major and principal gifts pipeline, and align philanthropy with oncology priorities- Oversee and develop a high-performing oncology development team, setting strategy, performance metrics, and donor engagement models to drive sustainable revenue growth- Champion a culture of philanthropy within oncology, embedding development into clinical and research planning to accelerate impact for patients and families.

Education

• Arizona State University

  American Express Leadership Academy at the Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation

• Colorado College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Non-Profits
• Photoshop
• Individual Donor Cultivation
• Production Management
• Raiser's Edge
• Grant Preparation
• Program Development
• Arts Administration
• Social Media
• Donor Recognition
• Grant Writing
• Public Speaking
• Event Planning
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Corporate Phil
• Nonprofits
• Press Releases
• Major Donor Cultivation
• Donor Solicitation
• Donor Management
• Donor Engagement
• Community Outreach
• Copywriting
• Museums
• Journalism
• Grant Administration
• Research
• Editing