Chief Philanthropy Officer, Hospital

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an Executive Director, Philanthropy for Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA. You will lead the comprehensive fundraising strategy, manage a multi-faceted program, and partner with hospital leadership to advance clinical care, research, and capital projects.

The role demands a track record of major gifts, annual giving, and donor stewardship, along with strong leadership and data-driven planning. Hybrid work arrangement and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and execute successful fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills to engage donors, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate the hospital’s mission and priorities effectively.
• Ability to analyze data and fundraising metrics to inform decision-making and strategy development.
• Leadership and team management skills to inspire and support a high-performing development team.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices, donor stewardship principles, and ethical fundraising standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a comprehensive philanthropic strategy aligned with Newton-Wellesley Hospital's priorities and Mass General Brigham Development goals.
• Achieves annual fundraising goals across major gifts, annual giving, grateful patient giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and special initiatives.
• Partners with hospital leadership and Mass General Brigham Development to identify, prioritize, and advance philanthropic opportunities.
• Builds and maintains strong partnerships with hospital leadership, physician leaders, and volunteers to advance a culture of philanthropy.
• Provides strategic leadership and support to the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Board and its committees, engaging members in fundraising and stewardship.
• Develops annual operating plans, fundraising forecasts, and budgets with responsible stewardship of resources.
• Oversees fundraising operations, donor stewardship, prospect management, and performance metrics for Newton-Wellesley Hospital philanthropy.
• Collaborates with finance, marketing, patient experience, clinical departments, and other teams to integrate philanthropy into priorities.
• Serves as the hospital's lead frontline fundraiser, managing a portfolio of major gifts and closing significant gifts.
• Recruits, develops, and supports volunteer leaders and campaign volunteers with guidance on strategy and donor engagement.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Relationship building

Communication skills

Data-driven decisions

Leadership

Fundraising ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking an Executive Director, Philanthropy for Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA. You will lead the comprehensive fundraising strategy, manage a multi-faceted program, and partner with hospital leadership to advance clinical care, research, and capital projects.

The role demands a track record of major gifts, annual giving, and donor stewardship, along with strong leadership and data-driven planning. Hybrid work arrangement and competitive benefits are offered.