Associate Director of Development, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Associate Director of Development, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Location:

Lebanon, NH

Salary: $101,600 – $127,000

Employment Category:
Regular Full Time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Schedule:

Monday–Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Hybrid – onsite 2–3 days per week)

This role serves under the leadership of the Director of Development, focused on identifying, engaging, and soliciting patients and families who have had clinical experiences at Dartmouth Health and/or Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) and an interest in philanthropy. The Associate Director oversees the cultivation of a personal portfolio of prospects and works closely with clinical leadership.

• Identify, engage, solicit, and steward patients and families with a philanthropic interest.
• Oversee a portfolio of approximately 125–175 prospects, anticipating multi‑year gift commitments up to $5 million.
• Partner with department chairs, physicians, nurses, and advancement teams to identify fundraising priorities and develop compelling cases for support.
• Design and implement donor‑centric fundraising strategies to meet activity and revenue goals.
• Collaborate with Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health Children’s, Planned Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Annual Giving, and other advancement units to maximize results.
• Document and record all activities in fundraising databases.
• Participate in the philanthropy training program, attending coaching sessions with physicians and nurses.
• Provide fundraising expertise and best practices to department leaders and staff.
• Engage in strategic planning, event development, and programming to support fundraising objectives.
• Demonstrate professionalism, collegiality, and effective communication in a diverse, welcoming environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of fundraising experience in a complex development organization.
• Preferred experience in an academic medical system or university environment.
• Excellent oral, written, project management, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and diplomatic abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self‑motivated and proactive.
• Experience managing multiple projects with priority setting.
• Proficiency with fundraising databases and web‑based software.
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines; ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Commitment to diversity.
• Sense of humor and joy at work.
• Creative, imaginative, and original thinker.

Location of Position:

Lebanon, NH – 35 Centerra Parkway, Third Floor. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance. Hybrid – onsite 2–3 days per week.

Remote Work Eligibility:
Hybrid.

Driving:
Essential function – use of personal, Dartmouth, or rental vehicle.

Background Check:
Employment contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check (criminal, reference, work history, credentials).

Tobacco-Free Policy:
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Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Recruitment Contact:
Cheryl Cerny, 603‑646‑5533.

Cover Letter Contact:
Matthew Hall, Director of Development (Matthew.

R.Hall).