Beth Israel Lahey Health · 14 hours ago
Executive Director, Philanthropy (Metro Boston)
Boston - 330 Brookline Ave
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expBeth Israel Lahey Health is a growing healthcare organization, and they are seeking an Executive Director of Philanthropy to oversee a team of fundraising professionals. The role focuses on securing significant donations and developing strategic fundraising initiatives to meet the organization's goals.
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Responsibilities
Serves as a key member of and attends regular meetings with the VP’s senior leadership team
Responsible for the training, direction, management, and evaluation of fundraising staff, including developing stretch goals with and for, providing leadership to, and managing a team of front-line fundraisers toward the successful achievement of individual and departmental fundraising goals
Accompanies colleagues on prospect/donor visits and assists in the development of donor strategies toward their successful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Collaborates with Donor Relations and Events to create strategic and fiscally sound cultivation and recognition experiences for donors and prospective donors as well as engagement opportunities to expand BILH’s donor base
Engages Prospect Management and Prospect Research in the strategic identification and qualification of prospective donors and in the development of prospect portfolios for fundraising staff
Coordinates outreach and activities with prospects/donors who are also assigned to philanthropy colleagues across BILH, and ensures his/her direct reports do so as well
Works with colleagues and volunteers affiliated with existing and future advisory bodies to increase engagement and leadership in philanthropy as well as individual giving by volunteers, physicians, and members of governing boards
Provides guidance, coaching, and liaison support for LHMC senior management, physicians, and volunteers involved in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors
Personally manages a portfolio of 30-50 donors and prospects, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to achieve or surpass personal annual fundraising goals/targets
May also be responsible for defining fundraising projects and/or priority clinical or specialty areas that may include working closely with Prospect Research to develop pipelines from which to seek and secure philanthropic support
Prepares contact reports from prospect/donor visits/interactions and ensures that donor activity, including proposals, is maintained and up-to-date in Raiser’s Edge
Attends meetings and events related to cultivation and fundraising activities
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred
Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in philanthropy, with a proven track record of building donor relationships and securing large gifts. Healthcare fundraising experience is a plus, but not required
A visible leader with the ability and willingness to be integral in all major initiatives in the organization, and to work diligently to position philanthropy prominently in that landscape
A highly motivated, critical thinker who is able to establish and focus on priorities, quickly sense what will help or impede progress, move effectively toward identifying and removing barriers to performance, and keep projects and tasks on track
Motivational and inspirational leader to staff and volunteers, who is able to build relationships with diverse constituencies and has a work style characterized by maturity, integrity and honesty, and the ability to keep his/her ego in check
A superb communicator with excellent interpersonal and listening skills and a sense of humor who is politically astute, financially savvy, and open to new ideas. An independent thinker who can present a balanced analysis, has solid influencing skills, and is capable of building consensus while engendering trust, confidence, and credibility
Substantial, proven experience in all aspects of individual giving, especially integrating strategy across the annual-special-major-planned-principal gift spectrum
Demonstrated record of success in and enthusiasm for soliciting and closing six- and seven-figure gift commitments
Ability to interface effectively across all levels of the LHMC community, including executive management, staff, physicians, trustees, donors, patients, and friends
Comfort with ambiguity while remaining able to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities and projects in a dynamic organization
Flawless level of discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information
Ability and willingness to travel, as necessary
Company
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Beth Israel Lahey Health Center offers patient care, urgent care, assisted living, and research and education services.
10001+ employees
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