Inside Higher Ed
Assistant Director, Child Health Initiatives
Inside Higher Ed, Hanover, New Hampshire, us, 03755
Assistant Director, Child Health Initiatives
Posting Date: 08/14/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Number: 1129406
Salary Range: $81,700 – $102,200
Union Type: Not a Union Position
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
Scheduled Hours: 40 per week
Location: 35 Centerra Parkway, 3rd Floor, Lebanon, NH 03766
Remote Work Eligibility: Hybrid
Position Purpose: This role will serve as part of the Child Health advancement team under the Director of Development for Child Health Initiatives, focused on identifying and engaging constituents, including patients, families, corporations, and foundations, to develop philanthropic relationships with Dartmouth Health Children’s. The assistant director will oversee the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a personal portfolio of prospects and work closely with clinical partners.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills & Knowledge
Ability to work with and command the respect of senior officers, faculty and administrators, and high-level volunteers
Excellent oral, written, and project management skills
Excellent organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills, and adept at both negotiating and diplomacy
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Self‑motivated, proactive, and driven to succeed and achieve
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to set priorities
Expertise in operating database, spreadsheet, and Web‑based software applications in a complex computer information system environment
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion; understand and follow HIPAA guidelines
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Strong commitment to diversity
Brings a sense of humor and joy to the workplace
Creative, imaginative and original thinker
Experience
Two or more years of demonstrated success in a complex development organization
Experience working in an academic medical system or university environment preferred
Understanding of and comfort with the intricacies of business travel
Department Contact David Bennett – 603‑646‑5113 Polly Antol – Cover Letter and Title
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Essential Functions Driving a vehicle (e.g., Dartmouth Vehicle Or Off Road Vehicle, Rental Car, Personal Car) is an essential function of this job: Yes.
Special Instructions Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Fundraising Responsibilities
Clearly articulate the mission of Dartmouth Health Children’s and communicate its fundraising priorities and cases for support to donor audiences
Devises and implements donor‑centric fundraising strategies to meet personal activity and revenue metrics through portfolio planning and moves management
Grows the pipeline donors for DH Children’s through heavy prospect identification and qualification activity
Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of approx. 150–200 prospects
Documents and records all activities as appropriate in fundraising databases
Manages DH Children’s event sponsor pipeline, focusing on new partnerships that will increase event revenue
Program & Planning Management Responsibilities
Engages in formulating and leading a comprehensive strategy to provide opportunities to cultivate, engage, and steward donors of non‑monetary gifts to DH Children’s
Oversee tracking and support for third‑party fundraising programs and events benefitting DH Children’s
Percentage of Time
Fundraising: 80%
Program & Planning Management: 20%
Additional Duties
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others
Performs other duties as assigned
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Position Purpose: This role will serve as part of the Child Health advancement team under the Director of Development for Child Health Initiatives, focused on identifying and engaging constituents, including patients, families, corporations, and foundations, to develop philanthropic relationships with Dartmouth Health Children’s. The assistant director will oversee the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a personal portfolio of prospects and work closely with clinical partners.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills & Knowledge
Ability to work with and command the respect of senior officers, faculty and administrators, and high-level volunteers
Excellent oral, written, and project management skills
Excellent organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills, and adept at both negotiating and diplomacy
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Self‑motivated, proactive, and driven to succeed and achieve
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to set priorities
Expertise in operating database, spreadsheet, and Web‑based software applications in a complex computer information system environment
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion; understand and follow HIPAA guidelines
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Strong commitment to diversity
Brings a sense of humor and joy to the workplace
Creative, imaginative and original thinker
Experience
Two or more years of demonstrated success in a complex development organization
Experience working in an academic medical system or university environment preferred
Understanding of and comfort with the intricacies of business travel
Department Contact David Bennett – 603‑646‑5113 Polly Antol – Cover Letter and Title
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Essential Functions Driving a vehicle (e.g., Dartmouth Vehicle Or Off Road Vehicle, Rental Car, Personal Car) is an essential function of this job: Yes.
Special Instructions Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Fundraising Responsibilities
Clearly articulate the mission of Dartmouth Health Children’s and communicate its fundraising priorities and cases for support to donor audiences
Devises and implements donor‑centric fundraising strategies to meet personal activity and revenue metrics through portfolio planning and moves management
Grows the pipeline donors for DH Children’s through heavy prospect identification and qualification activity
Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of approx. 150–200 prospects
Documents and records all activities as appropriate in fundraising databases
Manages DH Children’s event sponsor pipeline, focusing on new partnerships that will increase event revenue
Program & Planning Management Responsibilities
Engages in formulating and leading a comprehensive strategy to provide opportunities to cultivate, engage, and steward donors of non‑monetary gifts to DH Children’s
Oversee tracking and support for third‑party fundraising programs and events benefitting DH Children’s
Percentage of Time
Fundraising: 80%
Program & Planning Management: 20%
Additional Duties
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others
Performs other duties as assigned
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