**Job Description** The Mount Sinai Health System seeks an exceptional development professional to expand its high-end annual capacity and to raise philanthropic support for The Tisch Cancer Center (TCC) and its related departments. The Associate Director should be a self-starter who enjoys working with donors and prospects in a hospital setting, and who possesses strong skills as a project manager. His/her role will be to support all aspects of high-end annual solicitation including: identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. This role operates within a hybrid work model, with on-site expectations established in alignment with departmental priorities and evolving organizational guidelines. Employees must reside within a commutable distance of the 42nd Street Midtown NYC office. The role may also require occasional evening or weekend hours. **Cover Letter Required** **Qualifications** + Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred. + Six years minimum of fundraising or related experience. Preferred: familiarity with fundraising databases and knowledge of medical institutions, including typical academic, administrative and financial infrastructures. + Knowledge of Raisers Edge or other Fundraising related databases + Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and build relationships with donors, volunteers, and colleagues + Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and fundraising abilities + Strategic thinker with sound judgment and strong analytical skills + Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage a demanding meeting schedule + Self-starter with a results-driven mindset who leads by example + Adaptable and effective in fast-paced, dynamic environments + High level of initiative, drive, and commitment to building and growing programs + Appreciation of the mission of Mount Sinai Health System Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in academic medical setting and /or complex nonprofit fundraising environment and have experience with capital campaigns, volunteer management, and alumni relations. Non-Bargaining Unit, 807 - Development Office - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine **Responsibilities** (in order of importance and/or frequency) + Identify, cultivate, and solicit high-end annual gifts (under $100K), as well as develop a major gift pipeline with particular focus on the areas of strategic clinical and research areas within and related to the Tisch Cancer Center. He/she will manage a portfolio of 200-300+ donors and grateful patient prospects and will develop and implement appropriate solicitation strategies highlighting the strategic priorities of the institution. + Meet activity and revenue goals defined in partnership by the Executive Director of Development and the Senior Executive Director of Development according to the specific needs and opportunities of the institution. + Work in partnership with Stewardship and Events colleagues to plan and execute events to cultivate, educate and steward major donors and prospects. + Promote positive donor relations through thoughtful, tailored communications and stewardship strategies. + Partner with Development Communications and Annual Giving colleagues to develop and implement a digital donor communication that highlights the activities and priorities across TCC to increase donor support and engagement. + Interact with internal contacts such as Faculty and Development staff as needed. + Evaluate various gift opportunities and giving vehicles and recommend the most suitable for a particular donor. Develop, write and present proposals appropriate to donor’s interest and financial situation. + Other duties as defined. *-indicates duty is “essential” as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) **About Us** **Strength through Unity and Inclusion** The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. **About the Mount Sinai Health System:** Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. **Equal Opportunity Employer** The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. **Compensation Statement** Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $87692 - $131538 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.