Director of Corporate & Foundation Philanthropy

The Mass General Brigham Development Office represents a team of 450+ vibrant, collaborative, and skilled fundraising professionals. We are dedicated to inspiring visionary philanthropy that advances caring and curing for patients in Boston and around the world. Philanthropy enables Mass General Brigham to deliver the highest quality patient care, pursue the most innovative and promising research, train the brightest minds to become the next generation of healthcare leaders, and expand and improve our world‑class facilities. Join us in our mission to transform the future of medicine. The Mass General Brigham Development Office offers excellent benefits, competitive salaries, and a hybrid flexible work schedule. To Apply Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter detailing applicable experience and accomplishments. About the Positions The Mass General Brigham Development Office is seeking two Directors of Corporate & Foundation Relations to join our growing team. These positions play an integral role in advancing the Mass General Brigham philanthropic program by developing and managing portfolios of corporate and foundation prospects and donors in support of key institutional priorities. Areas of Focus The Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute, advancing initiatives across Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Radiology. Mass Eye and Ear and the Mass General Brigham Institute of Health Professions, supporting the philanthropic priorities of these leading institutions. Working in close collaboration with development colleagues, physicians, researchers, faculty, and institutional leadership, each Director serves as an individual contributor responsible for the strategic identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate and foundation prospects. The Director will manage a portfolio of prospects and donors while meeting annual fundraising and performance goals established by the department through foundation and corporate giving. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manage and Grow Donor and Prospect Portfolios: Actively manage a portfolio of institutional prospects/donors, identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships to secure new and increased funding. Expand and diversify the pipeline while maintaining existing relationships with a focus on the top priorities of Mass General Brigham. Fundraising and performance metrics are reestablished annually. Develop and Execute Fundraising Strategies: Formulate, document, and implement solicitation and stewardship strategies, including moves management, proposal writing, and donor engagement plans. Demonstrate accountability for meeting annual team goals and individual performance metrics. Foster Collaborative Relationships: Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders such as faculty, hospital leadership, researchers, and administrative staff. Collaborate across development teams to support fundraising initiatives and ensure effective communication. Provide expertise and guidance to align efforts and maximize fundraising outcomes. Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison to the major gifts team to ensure coordination on key priority areas. Support Leadership and Volunteer Engagement: Identify, cultivate, and attract volunteer leaders and support their involvement in development activities. Guide and encourage faculty and volunteers in the fundraising process, providing resources and strategic direction. Ensure Compliance, Documentation: Maintain accurate records in donor databases, adhere to organizational standards and confidentiality requirements. Contribute to positive office morale and take on additional duties as needed. Professional Development: Remain current on philanthropy trends to be an effective ambassador for programs and giving opportunities for both donors and internal colleagues. Travel and Work Flexibility: Be prepared to travel and work evenings/weekends as necessary for prospect meetings, events, and professional development opportunities. This position requires 7-10 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: Experience devising and implementing cultivation and solicitation strategies for corporate and foundation entities Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, strong work ethic and strategic thinking skills Proficiency in data entry, data management and reporting Ability to motivate, engage, influence and work collaboratively with diverse internal and external audiences in a variety of situations 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr