Vice President of Development

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Vice President of Development

New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM), a leading voice for innovation in public health, seeks a creative, strategic, and entrepreneurial Vice President for Development. New York Academy of Medicine celebrates 178 years of advancing health for all through scientific leaps, pandemics, and economic cycles – standing as one of the longest-running nonprofits in the United States. NYAM is proud to be among the few organizations nationally that leverage the power of science and community to improve population health. Combined with NYAM’s innovative research, trusted programming and historic library, and with the support of over 1,800 accomplished Fellows and Members, NYAM’s impact as a population health leader, focused on the future, continues. The next Vice President for Development will provide strategic leadership to advance the fundraising initiatives and progress at NYAM during this pivotal inflection point in the organization. With financial stability, new branding and marketing, an engaged board, and ambitious senior leadership with a bold strategic plan, this is an opportunity for a seasoned development professional to make an incredible impact on an organization that is proudly making waves in the health equity and population health spaces.

New York Academy of Medicine has been a driving force for progress, helping transform the landscape of health through independent thinking, rigorous research, and dynamic collaboration. NYAM’s mission reaches beyond the boundaries of conventional institutions; they champion a future where every person, no matter their background or circumstance, has what they need for a healthier, longer life. Through people-centered research, strategic convenings, and action-oriented dialogue, NYAM addresses the most urgent health challenges of today and tomorrow. NYAM strives to make complex issues clear and actionable, empowering policymakers, health systems, and organizations to create lasting, scalable change. NYAM harnesses New York’s culture of innovation and resilience, their renowned library bridges centuries of medical knowledge, and their community of diverse Fellows and research partnerships amplifies their collective impact.

NYAM’s assets and income include an investment portfolio of over $52 million, grants and contracts awarded over the past five years totaling $20 million, one of the most distinguished libraries of the history of medicine and public health in the world, and their iconic building on Fifth Avenue in the heart of NYC. NYAM’s annual budget is about $13 million. Currently, Development brings in about $1.5M in restricted and unrestricted gifts annually, with strategic goals to increase fundraising. NYAM will be launching a comprehensive campaign this fall to mark the historic building’s centennial event in Fall 2026.

Reporting to the President of NYAM, the Vice President for Development will manage a team of development staff and oversee all aspects of NYAM’s development operations, including building a sustainable donor pipeline, developing donor and prospect strategies, and working with the President to manage portfolios with the highest potential donors. The next VP will have experience developing donor bases for nonprofit organizations and understand the opportunities associated with donor cultivation in this type of setting. The VP will take on NYAM’s first comprehensive campaign and be a key leader for their annual gala. The successful candidate will be an energetic builder, an excellent communicator, familiar with non-profit and mission-driven organizations and support networks, and passionate about moving NYAM’s vision forward. NYAM is a dynamic organization with the drive and motivation to bring their development operations to the next level. They seek candidates who can bring both innovation as well as best practices to this growing enterprise.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent below. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Stephanie Fidel is leading this search with Kristen Andersen and Maya Bennett.

NYAM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. NYAM is an affirmative action employer. As an organization whose primary focus is health equity, NYAM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.