Health System Director, Development - Major Gifts (Children's Services)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Works with Chair(s), Directors, and physicians to identify, cultivate, solicit, close gifts of $100K+ and steward donors and prospects.
• Serves as the development liaison and strategic partner to advisory boards, creating and executing engagement, cultivation, and stewardship programming to advance major gift solicitations.
• Collaborates with colleagues across the office within teams such as Major Gifts, Gift Planning, Donor Experience/Events, Alumni, Stewardship, Communications, Foundation Relations, Community Partnerships, Direct Response, Prospect Research, and Development Administration to advance gift strategy and conversations.
• Documents all development activity related to identification, cultivation, solicitation, and reporting/stewardship using the TRAX database.
• Researches and writes briefings to prepare leadership and faculty for meetings with major donors.
• Prepares letters of inquiry and proposals to prospects and donors on behalf of NYU Langone faculty.
• Participates in and leads one-on-one cultivation and solicitation meetings, as well as individual and group tours.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 9-10+ years of relevant experience in major gifts fundraising.
• Successful track record in securing six- and seven-figure gifts with demonstrated moves management experience.
• Experience managing, engaging, and expanding fundraising leadership boards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and fundraising goals.
• High energy and creativity to introduce and champion new ideas and secure transformational philanthropy.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications and development databases.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong relationship-building skills through authenticity, professionalism, and trust.
• Leadership ability to motivate others and foster professional development.

Nice to Have

• 3 years of management experience preferred.
• Experience in academic medical center fundraising.
• Strong understanding of the philanthropic landscape in children's health.
• Graduate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package supporting career development, family, and retirement.
• Financial security benefits, generous time-off, and employee resource groups.
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.