Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

About the role

The Mass General Brigham Development Office seeks two Directors of Corporate & Foundation Relations to join our growing team. These roles are integral to advancing the philanthropic program by developing and managing portfolios of corporate and foundation prospects and donors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow donor and prospect portfolios, identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships to secure new and increased funding.
• Develop and execute fundraising strategies, including moves management, proposal writing, and donor engagement plans.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, including faculty, hospital leadership, researchers, and administrative staff.
• Support leadership and volunteer engagement by identifying, cultivating, and attracting volunteer leaders and guiding them in the fundraising process.
• Maintain accurate records in donor databases, adhere to organizational standards and confidentiality requirements.
• Provide expertise and guidance to align efforts and maximize fundraising outcomes.
• Remain current on philanthropy trends to be an effective ambassador for programs and giving opportunities for both donors and internal colleagues.
• Be prepared to travel and work evenings/weekends as necessary for prospect meetings, events, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of fundraising or related, transferable experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 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.