Senior Director of Development - Cheshire Development

Dartmouth Health; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Senior Director of Development to provide leadership for a comprehensive fundraising program serving Cheshire Medical Center and the Dartmouth Health constituency. You will oversee annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, events, memorials and capital campaigns, reporting to the President/CEO.

The role requires a proven track record in philanthropy, ability to work with the CEO, board and volunteers, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred with 10 years of philanthropy experience and management experience.
• Proven track record in identifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts.
• Thorough knowledge of charitable giving methods and tax implications of gifts.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously while keeping CEO, staff, Board and volunteers apprised of issues.
• Must manage a complex organization with strong analytical, planning and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication, including public speaking.
• CFRE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive fundraising program including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, events, memorials and capital campaigns.
• Oversee Cheshire Health Foundation operations and report to CEO/Board.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor cultivation

Public speaking

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree preferred

CFRE certification preferred

Job description

Reporting to the President/CEO, the Senior Director of Development is responsible for creating and providing leadership to a comprehensive and cost-effective fundraising program, encompassing annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, special events, memorial giving, and other initiatives including capital campaigns to attract maximum support from Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health constituency of individuals, businesses, foundations and community organizations. As the chief development officer of Cheshire Medical Center and the Cheshire Health Foundation, responsible for the successful operations of the Cheshire Health Foundation.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred with 10 years of Philanthropy experience and management experience.
• A proven track record in identifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts.
• Thorough knowledge of the various methods of charitable giving and of the legal and tax implications of both current and planned gifts.
• Ability and willingness both to work as part of a team and to operate autonomously while keeping CEO, staff, Board and volunteers apprised of issues, problems, opportunities and progress.
• Must be able to independently and without supervision manage a complex organization through strong analytical, planning and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to speak in front of groups.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred.

Min: $50.77
Max: $84.81

• Area of Interest: Professional;
• Work Status: 40 hours a week - flexibility required.;
• Employment Type: Full-time 40 hours/week;
• Job ID: 17223

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

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