Executive Director, Philanthropy

• 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

• 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

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.

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

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

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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