Tufts Medical Center
About Tufts Medicine
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine. The relationship between Tufts Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine informs governance, academic and research structure. Tufts Medicine comprises the following clinical entities: Tufts Medicine Professional Group (TMPG) Tufts Medicine Integrated Network (TMIN) Tufts Medical Center Lowell General Hospital MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford Tufts Care at Home Job Overview
The AVP of Development at Tufts Medical Center serves as a senior leader within Tufts Medicine’s advancement organization, shaping and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports clinical excellence, research and education. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer of Tufts Medicine and working with the President of Tufts Medical Center, this role oversees a high-performing team and acts as a key liaison to the TMC Board of Trustees, building and strengthening relationships to drive philanthropic growth. This position requires a visionary and strategic fundraising professional with a deep commitment to urban academic healthcare. The AVP of Development will elevate the development program through bold idea generation, major and principal gift cultivation, and cross-organizational partnerships. A track record of leading successful campaigns, engaging donors and clinicians, and developing high-functioning teams is essential to advancing Tufts Medical Center’s philanthropic impact and long-term sustainability. Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPA, or related) preferred. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible development experience, including leadership roles in major and principal gift fundraising. Proven success in securing six-, seven-, and eight-figure gifts from individual donors, foundations, or corporations. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in business (MBA), public administration (MPA), or in a related field. Significant experience in an academic medical center or healthcare-related institution, with a deep understanding of the tripartite mission: clinical care, research, and education. Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities below describe the general nature of work and are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned. Manages and inspires a high-performing development team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Leads and executes the development strategy for Tufts Medical Center, aligned with Tufts Medicine and its Academic Health Enterprise. Builds and maintains strong relationships with major donors, trustees, and key stakeholders, focusing on cultivating and soliciting major and principal gifts. Partners with the Chief Development Officer of Tufts Medicine and the President of Tufts Medical Center to set fundraising priorities and align development goals with institutional strategy. Serves as a strategic advisor to the Tufts Medical Center Board of Trustees, supporting their engagement in fundraising and philanthropic advocacy. Drives the creation and packaging of “big ideas” reflecting the center’s mission and ambitions, in collaboration with clinical, academic and research leaders. Oversees donor engagement, stewardship, and recognition strategies, ensuring an exceptional experience across the giving lifecycle. Supports the development and execution of major fundraising initiatives and campaigns, including capital, endowment, and comprehensive campaigns. Ensures compliance with fundraising ethics, data integrity, and gift policies, and contributes to continuous process improvement. Participates in cross-institutional development planning within Tufts Medicine to promote integration and shared success. Represents Tufts Medical Center in the community, at events, and with partners to promote philanthropic support and institutional visibility. Physical Requirements
Professional office environment with typical office equipment. This is largely a sedentary role requiring sitting most of the time, with possible movement such as walking, standing, stairs, and operating office equipment. Frequently required to speak, hear, and communicate information. Ability to see and read computer displays and print, and distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to work in confined or open environments and to work independently or in a team. Skills & Abilities
Strategic Campaign Leadership: Designing and executing complex, multi-year fundraising initiatives with focus on major and principal gifts. High-Performing Team Management: Leading and coaching a high-functioning team with a culture of collaboration and excellence. Academic Medical Center Experience: Understanding fundraising within academic medical centers and healthcare systems. Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across physicians, trustees, donors, scientists, and executives. Transformational Philanthropy & Idea Development: Developing bold philanthropic concepts that lead to transformational gifts. Board & Volunteer Engagement: Supporting Boards of Trustees and creating cultivation and solicitation strategies. Inclusive & Community-Oriented Philanthropy: Promoting inclusive donor engagement and serving inner-city communities with health equity. Storytelling & Communication: Translating complex priorities into donor-facing materials. Data-Driven Fundraising Strategy: Familiarity with CRM platforms and fundraising analytics for donor segmentation and campaigns. Adaptability & Emotional Intelligence: Resilience and ability to lead through change in a dynamic environment. Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on raising philanthropic funds for Tufts Medicine from individuals, corporations, and foundations. It includes development operations (reporting, gift and fund management, database administration, prospect development), corporate & foundation engagement, development communications, clinician and donor engagement, case development, and related activities. The role may include one or more of the following Development Leadership duties: identifying and motivating donors, cultivating relationships, maintaining donor databases, developing communications, participating in events, and acknowledging gifts. It may involve developing and managing planned giving programs. This is a management role supervising employees focusing on tactical, operational activities within a defined area, with time spent overseeing responsibilities. This senior director-level role typically manages multiple teams and is responsible for strategy execution and operational direction aligned with organizational objectives, with decisions impacting the organization and interaction with executive leadership.
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Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine. The relationship between Tufts Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine informs governance, academic and research structure. Tufts Medicine comprises the following clinical entities: Tufts Medicine Professional Group (TMPG) Tufts Medicine Integrated Network (TMIN) Tufts Medical Center Lowell General Hospital MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford Tufts Care at Home Job Overview
The AVP of Development at Tufts Medical Center serves as a senior leader within Tufts Medicine’s advancement organization, shaping and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports clinical excellence, research and education. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer of Tufts Medicine and working with the President of Tufts Medical Center, this role oversees a high-performing team and acts as a key liaison to the TMC Board of Trustees, building and strengthening relationships to drive philanthropic growth. This position requires a visionary and strategic fundraising professional with a deep commitment to urban academic healthcare. The AVP of Development will elevate the development program through bold idea generation, major and principal gift cultivation, and cross-organizational partnerships. A track record of leading successful campaigns, engaging donors and clinicians, and developing high-functioning teams is essential to advancing Tufts Medical Center’s philanthropic impact and long-term sustainability. Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPA, or related) preferred. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible development experience, including leadership roles in major and principal gift fundraising. Proven success in securing six-, seven-, and eight-figure gifts from individual donors, foundations, or corporations. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in business (MBA), public administration (MPA), or in a related field. Significant experience in an academic medical center or healthcare-related institution, with a deep understanding of the tripartite mission: clinical care, research, and education. Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities below describe the general nature of work and are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned. Manages and inspires a high-performing development team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Leads and executes the development strategy for Tufts Medical Center, aligned with Tufts Medicine and its Academic Health Enterprise. Builds and maintains strong relationships with major donors, trustees, and key stakeholders, focusing on cultivating and soliciting major and principal gifts. Partners with the Chief Development Officer of Tufts Medicine and the President of Tufts Medical Center to set fundraising priorities and align development goals with institutional strategy. Serves as a strategic advisor to the Tufts Medical Center Board of Trustees, supporting their engagement in fundraising and philanthropic advocacy. Drives the creation and packaging of “big ideas” reflecting the center’s mission and ambitions, in collaboration with clinical, academic and research leaders. Oversees donor engagement, stewardship, and recognition strategies, ensuring an exceptional experience across the giving lifecycle. Supports the development and execution of major fundraising initiatives and campaigns, including capital, endowment, and comprehensive campaigns. Ensures compliance with fundraising ethics, data integrity, and gift policies, and contributes to continuous process improvement. Participates in cross-institutional development planning within Tufts Medicine to promote integration and shared success. Represents Tufts Medical Center in the community, at events, and with partners to promote philanthropic support and institutional visibility. Physical Requirements
Professional office environment with typical office equipment. This is largely a sedentary role requiring sitting most of the time, with possible movement such as walking, standing, stairs, and operating office equipment. Frequently required to speak, hear, and communicate information. Ability to see and read computer displays and print, and distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to work in confined or open environments and to work independently or in a team. Skills & Abilities
Strategic Campaign Leadership: Designing and executing complex, multi-year fundraising initiatives with focus on major and principal gifts. High-Performing Team Management: Leading and coaching a high-functioning team with a culture of collaboration and excellence. Academic Medical Center Experience: Understanding fundraising within academic medical centers and healthcare systems. Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across physicians, trustees, donors, scientists, and executives. Transformational Philanthropy & Idea Development: Developing bold philanthropic concepts that lead to transformational gifts. Board & Volunteer Engagement: Supporting Boards of Trustees and creating cultivation and solicitation strategies. Inclusive & Community-Oriented Philanthropy: Promoting inclusive donor engagement and serving inner-city communities with health equity. Storytelling & Communication: Translating complex priorities into donor-facing materials. Data-Driven Fundraising Strategy: Familiarity with CRM platforms and fundraising analytics for donor segmentation and campaigns. Adaptability & Emotional Intelligence: Resilience and ability to lead through change in a dynamic environment. Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on raising philanthropic funds for Tufts Medicine from individuals, corporations, and foundations. It includes development operations (reporting, gift and fund management, database administration, prospect development), corporate & foundation engagement, development communications, clinician and donor engagement, case development, and related activities. The role may include one or more of the following Development Leadership duties: identifying and motivating donors, cultivating relationships, maintaining donor databases, developing communications, participating in events, and acknowledging gifts. It may involve developing and managing planned giving programs. This is a management role supervising employees focusing on tactical, operational activities within a defined area, with time spent overseeing responsibilities. This senior director-level role typically manages multiple teams and is responsible for strategy execution and operational direction aligned with organizational objectives, with decisions impacting the organization and interaction with executive leadership.
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