Associate Director of Development, Women's & Children's

The Mount Sinai Health System seeks an exceptional development professional to expand its high-end annual capacity and to raise philanthropic support for Women’s and Children’s Health at Mount Sinai. The Associate Director should be a self-starter who enjoys working with donors and prospects in a hospital setting, and who possesses strong skills as a project manager. His/her role will be to support all aspects of high-end annual solicitation including: identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

This role operates within a hybrid work model, with on-site expectations established in alignment with departmental priorities and evolving organizational guidelines. Employees must reside within a commutable distance of the 42nd Street Midtown NYC office. The role may also require occasional evening or weekend hours.

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• Identify, cultivate, and solicit high-end annual gifts (under $100K), as well as develop a major gift pipeline with particular focus on the areas of strategic clinical and research areas within and related to Women’s and Children’s Health.. He/she will manage a portfolio of 200-300+ donors and grateful patient prospects and will develop and implement appropriate solicitation strategies highlighting the strategic priorities of the institution. 
• Meet activity and revenue goals defined in partnership by the Senior Director of Development for Women’s Health and the Senior Director of Development for Children’s Health according to the specific needs and opportunities of the institution. 
• Work in partnership with Stewardship and Events colleagues to plan and execute events to cultivate, educate and steward major donors and prospects. 
•  Promote positive donor relations through thoughtful, tailored communications and stewardship strategies.
• Partner with Development Communications and Annual Giving colleagues to increase donor support and engagement, including stewardship and evolution of giving circles and other innovative collective giving vehicles across Women’s and Children’s Health. 
• Interact with internal contacts such as Faculty and Development staff as needed. 
• Evaluate various gift opportunities and giving vehicles and recommend the most suitable for a particular donor. Develop, write and present proposals appropriate to donor’s interest and financial situation. 
• Other duties as defined.

*-indicates duty is “essential” as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Bachelors degree required, Advanced degree preferred
•  Six years minimum of fundraising or related experience
• Preferred: familiarity with fundraising databases and knowledge of medical institutions, including typical academic, administrative, and financial infrastructures

Minimum Computer Skills

• Knowledge of Raisers Edge or other Fundraising related databases

General Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and build relationships with donors, volunteers, and colleagues
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and fundraising abilities
• Strategic thinker with sound judgment and strong analytical skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage a demanding meeting schedule
• Self-starter with a results-driven mindset who leads by example
• Adaptable and effective in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• High level of initiative, drive, and commitment to building and growing programs
• Appreciation of the mission of Mount Sinai Health System

Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in academic medical setting and /or complex nonprofit fundraising environment and have experience with capital campaigns, volunteer management, and alumni relations.

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $79,720.00 - $161,199.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Non-Bargaining Unit, 807 - Development Office - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine

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