Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Neurosciences

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

2d•$99,466 - $144,643•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mass General Brigham Development Office is seeking a Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations to support the Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute, advancing initiatives across Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Radiology. The role contributes to the institution’s philanthropic program by developing and managing portfolios of corporate and foundation prospects and donors in support of key priorities. Working in close collaboration with development colleagues, physicians, researchers, faculty, and institutional leadership, the Director is an individual contributor responsible for strategically identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporate and foundation prospects. The Director manages a portfolio of prospects and donors and works toward annual fundraising and performance goals through foundation and corporate giving. The position is based at 399 Revolution Drive and has a hybrid work arrangement, a 40-hour scheduled work week, and a day shift. Travel and evening or weekend work may be needed for prospect meetings, events, and professional development. The target salary range is $110,000–$140,000; the listed annual pay range is $99,465.60–$144,643.20. The role offers competitive pay and benefits, career advancement opportunities, and professional growth and recognition programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
7–10 years of fundraising or related, transferable experience.
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 collaborate with diverse internal and external audiences in varied situations.
Entrepreneurial, conscientious, and results-oriented work style, with motivation to learn and flexibility in a changing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Blackbaud CRM or Raiser’s Edge.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with video conferencing platforms such as Zoom and Teams.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of institutional prospects and donors by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships to secure new and increased funding.
Expand and diversify the prospect pipeline while maintaining existing relationships and focusing on Mass General Brigham’s top priorities.
Formulate, document, and implement solicitation and stewardship strategies, including moves management, proposal writing, and donor engagement plans.
Meet annual team goals and individual fundraising and performance metrics.
Build and maintain relationships with faculty, hospital leadership, researchers, and administrative staff, and collaborate across development teams.
Provide expertise and guidance to align fundraising efforts and maximize outcomes; serve as a subject matter expert and liaison to the major gifts team on key priorities.
Identify, cultivate, and attract volunteer leaders, and support their involvement in development activities.
Guide and encourage faculty and volunteers in fundraising by providing resources and strategic direction.
Maintain accurate donor database records and comply with organizational standards and confidentiality requirements.
Contribute to positive office morale and undertake additional duties as needed.
Stay current on philanthropy trends and serve as an effective ambassador for programs and giving opportunities.
Travel and work evenings or weekends as necessary for prospect meetings, events, and professional development.