• Proven successful experience in the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts, ideally within a complex healthcare institution, academic medical center, scientific research organization, or research-intensive institution of higher education;
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-driven approach to fundraising;
• Track record of securing philanthropic support from diverse constituencies not previously affiliated with the institution including individuals, corporations, and foundations;
• Stature to develop relationships with volunteers and medical leaders and faculty; and, the ability to elicit and quickly grasp medical and scientific concepts, and synthesize this information into an articulate case.

The Foundation of UMDNJ, the independent not-for-profit organization that raises private sector funds to support UMDNJ, seeks an experienced fundraising leader to serve as the Director of Development for the University Hospital.

The Director will:

• Lead all fundraising activities for the Hospital;
• Create and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the expansion of individual, foundation, and corporate philanthropy;
• Collaborate with the University Hospital President & CEO, the Foundation Vice President, esteemed physicians and scientists, department chairs, center directors, faculty, staff, volunteers, and Foundation colleagues on diverse fundraising initiatives, designed to significantly increase and diversify philanthropic revenue;
• Strategically build, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major gift prospects and develop strategies for identifying and cultivating a pipeline of new prospects for the Hospital; and,
• Report to the Foundation Vice President.

Confidential applications to Freeman Philanthropic Services, LLC at UnivHosp@glfreeman.com. All applications must include an up-to-date resume and formal letter of interest in this opportunity.

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