Director of Development

Job Title: Director of Development – Direct Hire

Location: White Plains NY
Job Type: Full-Time, Day (Mon-Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM)
Salary: $130K – $170K annually
Benefits: Full suite of benefits and retirement plan

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Director of Development to join our team. This role will focus on identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects with the capacity to give $10,000 or more to support [Hospital Name]’s priorities. You will collaborate closely with physicians to drive Grateful Patient fundraising initiatives and work alongside senior leadership to advance the Hospital’s mission.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Major Gifts , and collaborating with the SVP, this position requires a strong blend of relationship management, analytical skills, and fundraising expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 100–150 individual donors capable of making gifts of $10,000+, with an emphasis on $100k+ gifts.
• Guide donors through the full cycle of identification, cultivation, solicitation, communication, and stewardship.
• Identify new donor prospects in collaboration with Sr. Director, Major Gifts, SVP, senior staff, physicians, and Board volunteers.
• Meet regularly with physician partners to advance grateful patient fundraising opportunities.
• Cultivate new and existing donors via in-person visits, phone calls, written communications, and stewardship activities.
• Solicit and secure gifts from new prospects and current major gift donors.
• Prepare compelling proposals, donor communications, and stewardship reports.
• Collaborate with Foundation Board of Directors to engage donors as recommended by leadership.
• Support the planning and execution of cultivation events, including guest lists and event briefings.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of hospital programs and capital priorities to effectively articulate funding needs.
• Accurately record all donor activity and communications in the donor database (RE NXT) in a timely manner.
• Adhere to WPH Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of development or related experience in a nonprofit setting; hospital experience preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven success in managing major gift portfolios and securing significant donations.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with high-level donors, physicians, and senior leaders.
• Familiarity with donor databases (RE NXT experience preferred).

Client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment dedicated to professional growth and meaningful impact.