Associate Director of Development, Women's & Children's

The Mount Sinai Health System seeks an exceptional development professional to expand its high-end annual capacity and to raise philanthropic support for Womens and Childrens Health at Mount Sinai. The Associate Director should be a self-starter who enjoys working with donors and prospects in a hospital setting and who possesses strong skills as a project manager. His/her role will be to support all aspects of high-end annual solicitation including: identification cultivation solicitation and stewardship.

This role operates within a hybrid work model with on-site expectations established in alignment with departmental priorities and evolving organizational guidelines. Employees must reside within a commutable distance of the 42nd Street Midtown NYC office. The role may also require occasional evening or weekend hours.

Cover Letter Required

• Identify cultivate and solicit high-end annual gifts (under $100K) as well as develop a major gift pipeline with particular focus on the areas of strategic clinical and research areas within and related to Womens and Childrens Health.. He/she will manage a portfolio of 200-300 donors and grateful patient prospects and will develop and implement appropriate solicitation strategies highlighting the strategic priorities of the institution.
• Meet activity and revenue goals defined in partnership by the Senior Director of Development for Womens Health and the Senior Director of Development for Childrens Health according to the specific needs and opportunities of the institution.
• Work in partnership with Stewardship and Events colleagues to plan and execute events to cultivate educate and steward major donors and prospects.
• Promote positive donor relations through thoughtful tailored communications and stewardship strategies.
• Partner with Development Communications and Annual Giving colleagues to increase donor support and engagement including stewardship and evolution of giving circles and other innovative collective giving vehicles across Womens and Childrens Health.
• Interact with internal contacts such as Faculty and Development staff as needed.
• Evaluate various gift opportunities and giving vehicles and recommend the most suitable for a particular donor. Develop write and present proposals appropriate to donors interest and financial situation.
• Other duties as defined.

*-indicates duty is essential as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Bachelors degree required Advanced degree preferred
• Six years minimum of fundraising or related experience
• Preferred: familiarity with fundraising databases and knowledge of medical institutions including typical academic administrative and financial infrastructures

Minimum Computer Skills

• Knowledge of Raisers Edge or other Fundraising related databases

General Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and build relationships with donors volunteers and colleagues
• Strong written and verbal communication negotiation and fundraising abilities
• Strategic thinker with sound judgment and strong analytical skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage a demanding meeting schedule
• Self-starter with a results-driven mindset who leads by example
• Adaptable and effective in fast-paced dynamic environments
• High level of initiative drive and commitment to building and growing programs
• Appreciation of the mission of Mount Sinai Health System

Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in academic medical setting and /or complex nonprofit fundraising environment and have experience with capital campaigns volunteer management and alumni relations.

Non-Bargaining Unit 807 - Development Office - ISM Icahn School of Medicine