Director, Fundraising Programs
New York City, NY - USA
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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field you will find HSS an innovative supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Emp Status
Regular Full timeWork Shift
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $112000.00 - $170875.00. In addition this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors including but not limited to: scope of role level of experience education accomplishments internal equity budget and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.What you will be doing
Position Summary
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is seeking an inaugural Director Fundraising Programs to lead the operational execution and growth of fundraising initiatives with a primary focus on BIKE HSSa bike walk and run program supporting research in orthopedics and rheumatology.
This role is responsible for program management cross-functional coordination and year-round engagement strategy. The Director will build scalable fundraising programs drive operational excellence and ensure successful delivery of key milestones. This is a non-portfolio role that enables frontline fundraisers.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Program Operations
- Operationalize multi-channel fundraising strategies including peer-to-peer and corporate campaigns
- Partner with internal teams to identify and transition qualified donor prospects
- Coordinate physician engagement activities and supporting materials
- Oversee peer-to-peer platform experience and digital fundraising tools
- Improve data integration across platforms (CRM email fundraising tools)
- Support communications highlighting program impact and progress
Fundraising Program Growth
- Design and implement year-round fundraising and engagement strategies
- Develop and execute program roadmap (concept through launch and optimization)
- Build engagement pathways for participants physicians and partners
- Launch new program components including community and corporate activations
- Track performance metrics and optimize programs based on insights
Project Management & Execution
- Lead end-to-end project management for BIKE HSS and related initiatives
- Establish timelines workplans and accountability structures
- Provide regular reporting on progress risks and milestones
- Ensure timely and high-quality program delivery
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with marketing and corporate partnerships teams on campaign execution
- Coordinate with communications events operations and data teams
- Manage relationships with external vendors (event production web communications)
- Ensure alignment across all program touchpoints and stakeholder groups
Reporting Structure
Reports to Vice President Development Operations and Donor Engagement
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
- Proven experience in fundraising program management operations or related field
- Strong project management and cross-functional leadership experience
- Experience working in a matrixed organization
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Data-driven mindset with experience in reporting and analytics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems
Preferred
- Experience in nonprofit fundraising events or development
- Experience with corporate partnerships and community engagement
- Familiarity with platforms such as Raisers Edge
- Experience in healthcare or mission-driven organizations
Key Competencies
- Strategic and operational leadership
- Program development and execution
- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Additional Requirements
- Flexibility to support evening and weekend events
- Ability to travel as needed
About BIKE HSS
BIKE HSS is a community-driven fundraising initiative supporting research and innovation in musculoskeletal health. Since 2019 the program has raised over $12 million to advance patient care research and education.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled compassionate reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment Hospital for Special Surgery provides care admits and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age race color creed ethnicity religion national origin culture language physical or mental disability socioeconomic status veteran or military status marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local law or by accreditation standards.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
About Company
HSS is the #1 ranked hospital in the U.S. for orthopedics, #2 for rheumatology, and top-ranked for pediatric orthopedics. Locations in NY, NJ, CT, and FL.