Director of Development
White Plains, New York • Direct Hire • April 01, 2026 • 87172
Job Title: Director of Development
Job ID: 87172
Location: White Plains, New York
Role Summary
Step into a high-impact leadership role where your passion for philanthropy directly contributes to the future of healthcare. As the Director of Development, you will be a visionary advocate for our mission, building meaningful relationships with individuals who want to make a transformative difference. This is a rare opportunity to join an elite fundraising team in a vibrant hospital setting, where your work supports life-saving programs and cutting-edge capital priorities. You will serve as a strategic partner to physicians and executive leadership, driving a sophisticated "Grateful Patient" program and securing major gifts that leave a lasting legacy.
Key Duties:
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Strategic Portfolio Management: Lead and nurture a portfolio of 100-150 high-impact donors, with a specialized focus on securing visionary gifts of $100,000+.
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Relationship Building: Guide the full lifecycle of donor engagement—from initial identification and cultivation to personal solicitation and lifelong stewardship.
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Clinical Collaboration: Partner closely with dedicated physician partners to bridge the gap between clinical excellence and philanthropic support through our Grateful Patient initiatives.
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Collaborative Growth: Work alongside the Senior Vice President, the Board of Directors, and senior staff to identify and qualify new prospects.
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Compelling Storytelling: Craft inspiring proposals, personalized communications, and detailed stewardship reports that demonstrate the profound impact of donor generosity.
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Exclusive Events: Partner with the Foundation team to design and execute high-level cultivation events, including guest list development and executive briefings.
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Data Integrity: Utilize RE NXT to maintain precise donor activity records, ensuring our outreach remains data-driven and personal.
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Organizational Excellence: Uphold the highest performance standards and professional behaviors within a premier hospital environment.
Required Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
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Experience: 5 to 10 years of successful development or related experience within a non-profit environment.
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Communication: Exceptional writing skills and strong analytic abilities to synthesize complex medical priorities into compelling narratives.
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Professionalism: A deep commitment to organizational performance standards and ethical fundraising behaviors.
Desired Qualifications
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Advanced Education: Master’s Degree preferred.
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Specialized Knowledge: Prior experience in a hospital or healthcare fundraising setting is highly preferred.
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Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with RE NXT or similar donor management databases.
Location and Work Type
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Setting: Hospital Setting
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Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
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Type: On-site
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Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive suite of premium health benefits and a robust retirement plan designed for your long-term security.
If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951.
I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!
For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com