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Senior Director, Philanthropic Relations

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2026
Build and actively manage a portfolio of prospects and donors, and meet annual fundraising and performance metrics as established by the department, including: oIdentify, cultivate, solicit, and steward new donors in compliance with patient confidentiality requirements. oConduct donor meetings and prospect qualifications through both proactive and reactive donor identification and engagement. oSuccessfully solicit and close gifts ranging from outright, life income, bequests, and gifts of assets, with appropriate guidance from supervisor oFormulate, document and execute prospect and donor moves management strategies. oFully document work in the donor database, Blackbaud CRM Collaborate with colleagues across teams to achieve team and overall Development Office fundraising goals Work with prospects to develop and enhance the relationship to and connection with the hospital, ultimately leveraging that relationship to maximize philanthropic giving Create, maintain, and strengthen relationships with hospital faculty and volunteer leaders, encouraging them to take an active role in philanthropic efforts, such as prospect identification, donor conversations, proposal drafting, among others as appropriate. Develop an understanding of the research, clinical, teaching, and community missions at Mass General Brigham, and of all giving opportunities (including planned gifts and unrestricted), and cross-team disciplines, and collaborate with colleagues across the department to produce case statements and proposals. Participate in strategic planning with the Assistant and Associate Vice Presidents, Vice President and Chief Development Officer, and lead and execute projects and programs in support of the leadership team and overall department goals, as needed. Work with multiple high-level stakeholders to develop cross disciplinary opportunities and close transformational gifts. Assist with recruitment activities as needed *Take on other office-wide duties at the request of Development leadership This position requires a minimum of 10 years of fundraising or related, transferable experience and a bachelor's degree. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to motivate, engage, influence, and work collaboratively with diverse internal and external audiences in a variety of situations Experience devising and implementing cultivation and solicitation strategies Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and strategic thinking skills Entrepreneurial, conscientious, and results-oriented work style, with motivation to learn and display flexibility in a changing environment Experience with Blackbaud CRM (or Raiser's Edge), Microsoft Office Suite, and video conferencing platforms (Zoom and Teams) preferred The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.