Bassett Healthcare Network · 9 hours ago
VP, Chief Development Officer
Cooperstown, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $285K/yr
7+ years expBassett Healthcare Network is dedicated to improving patient health through innovative care. They are seeking a VP, Chief Development Officer responsible for leading a comprehensive philanthropy strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission and supports various health-related priorities.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a philanthropy strategy aligned with Bassett Healthcare Network’s priorities for patient care, research, education and community health. Position philanthropy as a function that helps Bassett advance its mission not simply a revenue activity
Lead all fundraising programs including major gifts, planned giving, annual giving, grateful patient philanthropy, special events, and capital campaigns
Personally manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects (30 to 50)
Serve as a key advisor to Bassett executive leadership and the Friends of Bassett Board on philanthropic opportunities and trends
Ensure Friends of Bassett Board members are engaged in work supporting donor cultivation and stewardship. Organize quarterly board meetings, and recruit and develop new members as philanthropic leaders
Build strong relationships with physicians, clinicians and other key leaders to learn more about organizational priorities and align them with philanthropic support
Ensure all philanthropic activities comply with applicable privacy laws and ethical standards
Oversee donor stewardship, impact reporting and recognition to build trust through accountability
Lead and mentor a high performing FOB team by creating an environment of collaboration, transparency, and accountability
Establish and track priorities for the department’s annual operating budget and oversee other operational functions such as the CRM
Represent Bassett at public and private functions interacting with donors, prospects and professional advisors for the purpose of building relations
Qualification
Required
4 year/bachelor's degree in business, nonprofit management, communications, organizational leadership degrees would be applicable. Other degrees with applicable experience would be acceptable
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Progressive leadership in philanthropy preferably in healthcare or other complex nonprofit organizations. Demonstrated success in securing major gifts. Experience should also include events management, planned gifts, operations and finance
Experience working with boards, senior executives and clinical leaders. Experience leading a capital campaign is also a plus
Accountability
Fundraising
Strategic Thinking
Communication
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Project Management/Planning
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping
Frequent repetitive motion, walking
Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking
Occasion Travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis
Preferred
Certified Fund-Raising Executive, preferred
Benefits
Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability protection
Retirement benefits including an employer match
And more!
Company
Bassett Healthcare Network
Bassett Healthcare Network is a healthcare network providing hospital, primary care, specialty, and home health services. It is a sub-organization of Bassett Healthcare Network Research Institute.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (42)
2024 (31)
2023 (45)
2022 (43)
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2020 (49)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$82MKey Investors
Scriven Foundation
2022-08-25Grant· $82M
Leadership Team
Angela Belmont
Senior Vice President Chief Nurse Executive
Brandon Greene
Chief of Pediatrics
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