The Assistant Director of Development plays an integral role in strengthening the philanthropic program for the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Neurology, an area with several cutting-edge clinical and research programs that depend on philanthropic support. The Assistant Director oversees multiple fundraising efforts for the Neurology Department and is responsible for raising between $1M-$2M annually.
Working under the direction of the Senior Director of Development and working closely with Neurology faculty, Development colleagues, hospital physicians and nurses, the Assistant Director will manage a portfolio of 165 prospects and donors at the $250K or higher level. This individual will be responsible for the strategic identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts prospects and donors who are at various stages in their relationship with the hospital.
To Apply
Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter detailing applicable experience and accomplishments.
About Us
is one of the world's top academic medical centers. It is the original and largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, where nearly all our staff physicians serve on the faculty.
Mass General has pioneered medicine for more than 200 years, and we're thinking big about the future. In 2021, we launched our largest-ever comprehensive fundraising effort - The Campaign for Mass General- which seeks to raise $3 billion in philanthropic funding that will help us reach our four ambitious campaign goals, each grounded in a pillar of Mass General's historic mission to treat, discover, teach and serve. To learn more about our Campaign, click .
The Department of Neurology
The Department of Neurology is home to world-class research facilities for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS as well as stroke and epilepsy, and pediatric conditions including Leukodystrophy, Muscular Dystrophy and Tuberous Sclerosis. The Department is at the forefront of the search for new treatments and a cure for brain diseases.
Our Department
The is a vibrant and collaborative team focused on advancing the hospital's mission of health care excellence. We are committed to expanding the philanthropy that makes this mission possible.
We offer a including generous health care and retirement plans and an array of professional development opportunities. We also offer a Flexible Workplace Program, a hybrid work model that affords employees the opportunity to work in the office a minimum of 4-6 days per month, depending on the business needs of the role. We comply with all Mass General Brigham , including vaccination mandates.
Diversity and inclusion are priorities for our office and the . We strongly believe that a team of diverse identities, experiences, opinions and perspectives drives creativity, innovation and excellence.
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Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
This position requires 3-5 years of experience and a bachelor's degree.
We are looking for someone who has a comprehensive understanding of major gifts fundraising principles and practices, knowledge of health care, demonstrated ability to build relationships both internally and with prospects and donors and solicit prospects or donors for philanthropic support.
The ideal candidate will also possess the following skills, abilities and competencies:
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.