What are the responsibilities and job description for the Schwartz Center, Chief Development Officer position at Massachusetts General Hospital?
*Develop and lead an integrated fundraising strategy in partnership with the CEO and COO to support organizational growth and sustainability.
*Create and oversee major giving programs for the Board, Honorary Board, and Leadership Council; cultivate strong relationships with members of these groups to achieve fundraising goals.
*Staff and manage the Board Development Committee and Leadership Council, including meeting planning, materials development, and strategies to expand and deepen member engagement.
*In partnership with the Director of Communications, build and manage the development-communications strategy.
*Drive achievement of annual fundraising goals across all giving streams, with an emphasis on major gifts.
*Lead the development of the Schwartz Center's case for support in collaboration with the CEO and senior leadership.
*Provide strategic guidance and oversight to the Director of Individual Giving, supporting donor strategies, prospect assignments, and annual giving programs.
*Personally manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
*Oversee corporate sponsorship and event-based fundraising, including the annual dinner and conference.
*In collaboration with a foundation consultant, lead strategy and execution of foundation support, including research, proposal development, donor engagement, and stewardship.
*Provide strategic support for development activities within the portfolios of the CEO, COO, and key volunteers.
*Ensure timely donor stewardship, including acknowledgements and customized reporting.
*Maintain clear communication and financial accountability with the Finance team regarding donor funds.
*Collaborate with leaders across Mass General Brigham's Academic Medical Centers (AMC) and Enterprise development offices, including active participation on the MGB CDO Council to share updates, align strategic priorities, and collaborate with CDOs across the system.
The General Hospital Corporation 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.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
- Bachelor's Degree and 8-10 years of development experience, including 3-5 years in a leadership or management role required
- Experience in a membership-based or stakeholder-driven organization preferred
- Proven success in securing major gifts and managing donor pipelines
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-driven approach
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinking with a hands-on, team-oriented approach
- Comfortable working within the guidelines of a larger institution
- Proficiency in fundraising databases (Atlas/Blackbaud or similar), and Microsoft Office Suite
- Desire to be a part of a mission-driven organization that is creating a better healthcare world
The General Hospital Corporation 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.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
