Executive Director, Academic Medical Center Development

Hackensack Meridian Health

Woodbridge Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 157,000 - 192,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks an Executive Director, Development, Academic Medical Centers, to provide strategic leadership for philanthropic initiatives supporting clinical excellence, research, and education. You will manage significant donor relationships, shape major gift programs, and collaborate with hospital leadership to prioritize transformative funding.

The role focuses on JFK University Medical Center in Edison, NJ, requiring a track record of closing multimillion-dollar gifts and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of ten years of major gift fundraising experience.
  • Demonstrated record of closing gifts of $1M+ from individuals, families, foundations, or corporations.
  • Experience in academic medical center, research university, or similar complex institution preferred.
  • Ability to translate complex science and clinical concepts into donor narratives.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive major and principal gift program.
  • Manage a portfolio of top-tier donor prospects.
  • Collaborate with medical center leadership to identify funding priorities.
  • Lead and mentor a team of development professionals.
  • Oversee endowment and planned giving initiatives.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising
Donor relations
Team leadership
Strategic planning
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Tools

CRM systems
Microsoft Office

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks an Executive Director, Development, Academic Medical Centers, to provide strategic leadership for philanthropic initiatives supporting clinical excellence, research, and education. You will manage significant donor relationships, shape major gift programs, and collaborate with hospital leadership to prioritize transformative funding.

The role focuses on JFK University Medical Center in Edison, NJ, requiring a track record of closing multimillion-dollar gifts and

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