The mission of the School of Medicines Office of Development and Alumni Relations is to: Raise capital and annual funds to meet the School’s highest needs in medical and biomedical education and research; Create and sustain long-term, relevant relationships with the School’s alumni, parents, faculty and friends and philanthropists of high-net worth; Support continued outstanding growth rate for the capital and annual fund programs.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations, the Director of Medical Development Programs is a key leader in the Medical Development program.
In this newly created position, the Director of Medical Development Programs will be charged with leading a team of principal/major gift staff to secure philanthropic support for scientific research and priority programs.
S/he will lead and implement entrepreneurial fundraising strategies for securing philanthropic support from diverse constituencies not necessarily previously affiliated with the School of Medicine.
S/he will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of up to 50 high net worth donors and prospects who have a capacity to give $1 million+.
The Director will supervise a staff of principal/major gifts development officers and an institutional giving officer responsible for raising funds for scientific research and priority program areas identified by the Dean, and that support the goals of the Schools strategic plan.
S/he will lead the team accountable for raising 30% or more of the departments capital fundraising goal per year.
The Director will work closely with the Sr. Director for Development, Director of Major gifts for Alumni and Parents, the Director of Alumni Programs and Strategic Development Services and the TUSM Dean and leadership team.
The Director of Medical Development Programs position represents a new approach to fundraising for medical and biomedical research at TUSM.
This requires creativity, perseverance, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to collaborate with high-level faculty, development colleagues across the University and the School of Medicines clinical partners.
Basic Requirments: A Bachelors Degree with 10 years of securing principal/major gifts and a track record of successful staff management, working in medical development for a healthcare institution, academic medical center, scientific research organization, or higher education institution.
Strategic planning/execution experience is required as are superior written and verbal communication skills.
Should have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and some experience working with complex databases.
Domestic and some international travel, up to 25% or more, as needed, to meet with prospects and donors.
A Valid US Driver’s License.
Preferred qualifications AnAdvanced degree is preferred.
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DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS- Medical Development & Alumni Relations Job in Boston 02101, Massachusetts US