Manager of Principal Gifts

Manager, Principal Gifts And Fundraising Strategy

How you move is why we're here. Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let's talk! 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 time

Work Shift : Not specified

Compensation Range : The base pay scale for this position is $86,000.00 - $131,375.00. 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

The Manager, Principal Gifts and Fundraising Strategy is an integral member of a dynamic fundraising team for the nation's leading orthopedics and rheumatology academic medical center. Working closely with the Senior Vice President, Development and Vice President, Development, as well as other senior leaders in the Development Department, the Manager will provide project management expertise and critical support for all aspects of work related to principal gifts, fundraising strategy, and priority fundraising initiatives. This includes supporting principal gift activity; the planning and execution of campaigns; pursuing new opportunities for fundraising and pipeline growth; supporting engagement with the principal gifts portfolio; advancing principal gift donor stewardship initiatives; and collaborating on planning related to the current and future state of the principal gifts program at HSS.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary project manager for the Principal Gifts Program at HSS, supporting the development of strategies for prospect engagement, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Partner directly with the Senior Vice President and Vice President to support key relationships with HSS Board members and high-level donors to meet fundraising objectives.
• Facilitate strategy and operational meetings to drive fundraising activity at the $1M+ level.
• Help design and execute targeted cultivation and stewardship plans for top principal gift donors.
• In coordination with Department leadership and the Communications and Stewardship Team, help facilitate direct outreach, stewardship communications, the drafting and design of case statements, collateral, and other materials related to campaigns and top fundraising priorities.
• In collaboration with the Research and Prospect Management leads, help in the development of targeted prospect lists, prospect and donors profiles, and prospecting initiatives related to institutional fundraising priorities.
• Tracking and creating new tools as needed to report on overall growth and pipeline building initiatives.
• Create presentations, assemble materials, prepare talking points, and help organize key internal and external meetings to advance fundraising goals.
• As needed, provide some administrative support related to updating the CRM and scheduling.

Education And Experience

A bachelor's degree is required. Minimum three years of professional work experience in fundraising or a related field is required. Experience in fundraising in healthcare and hospitals is highly desired.

Competencies, And Personal Characteristics

Collaborative team player; flexible and resourceful; able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment and quickly with the HSS Development leadership team. Effective at managing up and helping to direct workflow. Excellent interpersonal skills; unquestionable personal integrity; and diplomatic and discreet. Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to easily learn other software and database systems. Experience with Raiser's Edge or similar application required. Outstanding project and time management skills; ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and prioritize effectively. Highly confident and dedicated, with the necessary drive and energy to respond to the demands of a high-performing fundraising office and world-renowned medical institution. Exceptional attention to detail while acutely aware of the "big picture." Passion for the HSS mission.

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