Director of Development National Academy of Medicine - Office of Development Details

Director of Development National Academy of Medicine - Office of Development

The National Academies - Washington, DC

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Description Summary:The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine represent three of the world’s most influential scientific bodies, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to profoundly impact the future of health and medicine. The National Academies’ primary mission is to provide expert advice on the most pressing challenges facing the nation and the world. Their work helps shape sound policies, inform public opinion, and advance the pursuit of science, engineering, and medicine. Academy members are among the world's most distinguished scientists, engineers, physicians, and researchers and include more than 300 Nobel laureates.

This is an exciting moment to join this extraordinary institution. Currently, the National Academy of Medicine is in its most ambitious campaign in its history and needs an experienced advancement professional to partner with NAM President Dr. Victor Dzau and Chief Development Officer Alison Purvis.

The Senior Director of Development will play a central role in all fundraising programs for the National Academy of Medicine through the planning, implementation, and success in meeting the philanthropic and program fundraising goals. The Senior Director of Development will serve as a partner to Academy leadership in setting and achieving goals for private support and will work collaboratively with program colleagues in a multi-tiered institution and actively participate in building a culture of philanthropy. The Senior Director of Development will also manage a portfolio of major gifts and principal gift prospects.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Director of Development, National Academy of Medicine will report to the Chief Development Officer and will have a direct working relationship with the NAM President. The Director’s responsibility is to lead the fundraising program for the NAM. They will work under the co-direction of the CDO and President of NAM, and is accountable to both for the program’s success.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

The Senior Director of Development, National Academy of Medicine will

• provide support and guidance for the President and Executive Officer in all fundraising activities for the Academy;
• participate in the delivery of a major comprehensive campaign;
• manage a portfolio of donors including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship with an active program of face-to-face meetings and travel;
• participate in strategic planning efforts;
• identify funding sources and opportunities;
• prepare annual fundraising plans;
• actively participate in building a culture of teamwork, collaboration, creativity, and high performance;
• represent the Office of Development in conferences, seminars, and other public and private events to advance the goals of the organization;
• provide leadership and mentorship, including training and development of employees for current and future roles; and
• form effective teams and cultivate a work environment that fosters teamwork.

All Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and Resume.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES

The successful candidate for the position of Senior Director of Development, National Academy of Medicine should have

• appreciation of the importance of sciences, engineering, and medicine and the mission of the National Academies;
• thorough understanding of philanthropy and trends in the profession;
• ability to conceptualize, plan, and implement a programmatic approach to building relationships and securing philanthropic support including setting ambitious goals, developing strategies for prospects, prioritizing activities, asking for gifts, and orchestrating the involvement of volunteers and organization leadership;
• ability to solve problems of substantial variety and complexity;
• ability to undertake tasks broad in nature, requiring ingenuity, and originality;
• ability to serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues;
• experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness;
• ability to work successfully in a team environment, and to form and maintain effective teams;
• ability to develop relationships with co-workers and employees in other departments through effective communication; and
• excellent communication skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees.

A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position as is eight years of related professional experience.

Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.