Executive Director, Philanthropy

Jobtailor; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA is seeking a seasoned Chief Development Officer to lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy and a high-performing team.

The role oversees annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, events, donor stewardship, and campaign initiatives, partnering with hospital leadership and volunteers to advance clinical care, research, and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
• Oversee annual giving, major gifts, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, special events, donor stewardship, and campaign initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing fundraising team.
• Cultivate partnerships with hospital leadership, physicians, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders.
• Provide strategic leadership to the hospital Board and its committees.
• Represent the hospital as its primary philanthropic ambassador in the community.

Skills

Fundraising Strategy

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

Donor Stewardship

Healthcare Fundraising

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for Newton-Wellesley Hospital
• Oversee annual giving, major gifts, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, special events, donor stewardship, and campaign initiatives
• Lead and develop a high-performing fundraising team
• Cultivate partnerships with hospital leadership, physicians, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders
• Coordinate shared-services staff with the Managing Director of Salem Hospital
• Set fundraising strategy, drive innovation and growth, manage budgets and operational performance, and use data and metrics for decision-making
• Develop annual operating plans, fundraising forecasts, and budgets
• Oversee fundraising operations, administrative functions, financial reporting, donor stewardship, prospect management, and performance metrics
• Partner with hospital and system leadership to advance philanthropic opportunities supporting clinical care, research, education, capital projects, and strategic growth
• Provide strategic leadership and support to the hospital Board and its committees
• Serve as lead frontline fundraiser managing principal and major gift prospects
• Personally solicit and close significant gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations
• Recruit, develop, and support volunteer leaders and campaign volunteers
• Represent the hospital as its primary philanthropic ambassador in the community
• Strengthen and expand the grateful patient program
• Promote physician and employee engagement in philanthropy
• Evaluate fundraising performance and identify opportunities for growth

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
• Master's Degree in a related field preferred
• 10+ years of experience in fundraising, development, or a related field required
• 5–7 years of experience in a management or leadership role required
• 3–5 years of experience within a healthcare environment preferred
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful fundraising strategies and campaigns
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and fundraising metrics
• Leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices, donor stewardship principles, and ethical fundraising standards
• Current resume and cover letter required for application

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies, managing high-performing teams, and cultivating partnerships within the healthcare sector. Proven ability to analyze data and metrics to drive innovation and growth in fundraising operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Fundraising Strategy Development
• Team Leadership
• Data Analysis and Metrics
• Donor Stewardship Principles
• Healthcare Fundraising Experience

Hard Skills

• Fundraising
• Campaign Management
• Budget Management
• Financial Reporting
• Prospect Management
• Gift Solicitation
• Fundraising Forecasting
• Operational Performance Management
• Strategic Planning
• Volunteer Recruitment

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Relationship-Building
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Leadership Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare
• Philanthropy
• Donor Engagement
• Grateful Patient Program
• Ethical Fundraising Standards