Senior Director of Development, Education and Alumni Relations

Mount Sinai Health System seeks an exceptional development and alumni relations professional to raise philanthropic support for all of our education programs and to increase meaningful engagement with all of our alumni communities.

As Mount Sinai prepares to enter into a new fundraising campaign, our education programs will be a top strategic priority. These include the various degrees and training programs of the Icahn School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the Phillips School of Nursing, the Department of Graduate Medical Education, the Department of Graduate Education, and other possible future programs.

The successful candidate will identify and maintain a portfolio of top prospects, while leading a system-wide fundraising effort that capitalizes on current and emerging opportunities. He/she will be responsible for increasing parent and alumni philanthropy, and will work closely with the Dean’s Office and alumni-related staff on all Alumni Relations programs and events, including our mentorship platform, class reunions, volunteer opportunities, alumni awards, and more.

The Senior Director of Development, Education and Alumni Relations will report monthly to the Dean’s Monthly Business Review for Education, report quarterly to the Education Sub-Committee of the Mount Sinai Boards of Trustees, and partner with the Mount Sinai Alumni President, the Alumni Board of Governors, and its related subcommittees. He/she will need to build strong partnerships with all our academic leaders as well as Development Officers who staff specific Departments in order to provide guidance on Department-specific alumni engagement activities. The position has a primary reporting relationship to the Senior Executive Director. In addition, the role supports key strategic priorities of the Dean through a collaborative dotted-line relationship to the Dean's Chief of Staff, and manages a staff of 3, including the Director of Alumni Relations. The goal is to grow the team to meet developing opportunities throughout the next campaign.

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

(in order of importance and/or frequency)

• Manage a pool of rated prospects; create a personal and team strategic plan; and devise cultivation, solicitation, and closure strategies for each prospect.
• Facilitate the solicitation of major gifts and principal gifts for all our degree-granting Schools and programs, working in tandem with key School and Health System leadership. 
• Work with the Dean’s Chief of Staff on all aspects of alumni relations. 
• Enhance development efforts for major gifts, parents’ gifts, alumni gifts, annual fund, and class gifts.
• Interact with internal contacts such as deans, directors, student affairs, admissions, financial aid office, legal, enrollment services, marketing, finance, and faculty. Work collaboratively and creatively with other development officers to enhance the potential interest of donors. 
• Attend and present at monthly meetings of the Dean’s Monthly Business Review for Education and quarterly meetings of the Education Sub-Committee of the Mount Sinai Board. 
• Attend and present at Alumni Board of Governors meetings and its related subcommittees. 
• Lead and guide efforts to build greater links with alumni, parents, faculty, and other stakeholders. 
• Evaluate various gift opportunities and giving vehicles and recommend the most suitable for a particular donor. In partnership with the proposal writing team, develop, write, and present proposals appropriate to donor's interest and potential. 
• Partner with Development Events team to oversee the execution of events and programs in support of education and alumni development activities. 
• Build and foster effective development partnerships to advance fundraising initiatives. 
• Establish and maintain robust stewardship programs, in consultation with the Executive Director of Stewardship, focusing on Trustees, alumni and parents in particular, and including all donors. 
• Meet activity and revenue goals and generally promote positive donor relations. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Deputy Chief Development Officer and Chief Development Officer.
  

• Bachelor's degree, Advanced degree preferred

Minimum Related Experience

Ideal candidates will have 10 years of direct fundraising experience in sophisticated and complex organizations or other related professional experience. The candidate will have demonstrated success in raising six and seven figure gifts, and have in depth knowledge of all aspects of a comprehensive development operation. Demonstrated knowledge of gift planning vehicles and development practices is preferred. The ideal candidate will show evidence of setting and achieving goals and will have a successful track record of working with internal and external constituents, as well as volunteer and committee management.

Preferred experience in an academic medical setting and /or complex nonprofit fundraising environment and experience with capital campaigns, volunteer management, gift planning, and alumni relations.

Minimum Computer Skills

Microsoft Office. Raisers Edge experience preferred.

General Skills

• Self-starter who leads by example and measures success by results
• Strategic thinker
• Good listener who is intuitive, perceptive and insightful
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Familiarity with fundraising databases and knowledge of higher-education and medical institutions, including typical academic, administrative, and financial infrastructures 
• Superior drive, a sense of urgency, and a desire to create and build 
• Proven ability to maintain an aggressive appointment schedule 
• Adaptability to a faced-paced environment 
• Superb organizational skills
• Appreciation of the mission of Mount Sinai Health System
  

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

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $153723 - $230584 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.