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Executive Director of Development, Geisel School of Medicine
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Overview
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Posting Date:
06/12/2025 Open Until Filled:
Yes Position Number:
1127109 Position Title:
Executive Director of Development, Geisel School of Medicine Hiring Range:
Minimum $207,300 – Maximum $259,100 Union Type:
Not a Union Position SEIU Level:
Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status:
Exempt Employment Category:
Regular Full Time Months Per Year:
12 Hours Per Week:
40 Location:
Lebanon, NH 03766, 35 Centerra Parkway, 3rd Floor Remote Work Eligibility:
Hybrid Is Term Position:
No Grant Funded:
No Position Purpose
This position, reporting to the Chief Development Officer Dartmouth Health (DH) and Vice-President of Development and Alumni Engagement for the Geisel School of Medicine (CDO/VP), will serve as a part of the Medical and Healthcare Advancement (MHA) senior leadership team. The Executive Director will lead the Geisel School of Medicine development team, shaping the Dean and school’s priorities into philanthropic investments. The executive director will build prospect pools through constituency development and engagement strategies, translating these into action items for Geisel, MHA and College development teams. The executive director will also maintain a portfolio of key prospects and volunteers, working to secure and steward gifts up to $5–$10 million+. As with all members of the MHA senior leadership team, the executive director will represent the CDO and MHA in various internal and external meetings. Responsibilities
Strategic and organizational planning and leadership: craft philanthropic plans in partnership with the Dean, CDO/VP, and Geisel leadership to advance school priorities to donor constituencies; translate plans into actionable strategies. Formulate and lead a comprehensive strategy to cultivate, engage, and steward top prospects for Geisel. Serve as the primary knowledge source on Geisel development activities as a member of the MHA senior leadership team. Manage day-to-day fundraising operations for Geisel; establish team and program performance goals; monitor progress and adjust strategies. Collaborate with the VP of Principal Gifts and Venture Philanthropy to elevate significant investments in Geisel’s educational and research missions. Partner with Alumni and Strategic Engagement teams to craft strategies around alumni milestones (e.g., reunions) to solicit major gifts. Develop communications, events, and programming for Geisel and College alumni and friends to support fundraising and volunteer objectives. Work with annual and planned giving leadership to grow current use and life income gifts and diversify the donor pipeline. Develop and manage annual budgets to support Geisel fundraising activities and explore resource infrastructure needs. Provide counsel to senior leadership at Geisel and DH based on experience and professional knowledge. Percentages of Time
50%
Fundraising: identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 50–75 Geisel and Dartmouth alumni and friends with capacity for multi-year gifts between $250,000 and $5M+; develop donor-centric strategies and moves management; collaborate with Dartmouth Advancement. 30%
Travel and donor engagement: frequent travel to meet with donors; execute fundraising and engagement targets. 20%
Staff management: manage a budgeted team of four major gift officers; hire, coach, and evaluate staff; set assignments and metrics; foster a collaborative culture. Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to manage, motivate, and coach a team; ability to work with senior officers, faculty, administrators, and volunteers; excellent oral, written, and project management skills; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to handle multiple projects and priorities; proficiency with fundraising databases and relevant web-based tools; ability to handle sensitive information with discretion; strong commitment to diversity; creative, imaginative thinking; ability to bring a sense of humor to the workplace. Experience
Minimum ten years of fundraising experience and five years of management experience. Experience in communicating education and biomedical research priorities to multiple stakeholders. Comfort with business travel. Capital campaigns and major gift experience preferred; experience fundraising in a complex university or medical center development operation strongly preferred. Writing and communications experience in higher education or non-profit environment preferred. Education
Bachelors plus 10+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience. Department Contacts
Recruitment inquiries:
Cheryl Cerny Phone:
603-646-5533 Cover Letter and Title:
Matthew Haag Equal Opportunity
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. Policies
Tobacco-free policy: Smoking and tobacco products are prohibited in all Dartmouth College facilities, grounds, vehicles, or areas. For details, see the policy at the link provided in the posting. Additional Information
Dartmouth College has retained Lindauer search firm to assist in the search for the Executive Director of Development, Geisel School of Medicine. A representative may reach out to candidates directly.
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Executive Director of Development, Geisel School of Medicine. Join to apply for the Executive Director of Development, Geisel School of Medicine role at Inside Higher Ed. Position Details
Posting Date:
06/12/2025 Open Until Filled:
Yes Position Number:
1127109 Position Title:
Executive Director of Development, Geisel School of Medicine Hiring Range:
Minimum $207,300 – Maximum $259,100 Union Type:
Not a Union Position SEIU Level:
Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status:
Exempt Employment Category:
Regular Full Time Months Per Year:
12 Hours Per Week:
40 Location:
Lebanon, NH 03766, 35 Centerra Parkway, 3rd Floor Remote Work Eligibility:
Hybrid Is Term Position:
No Grant Funded:
No Position Purpose
This position, reporting to the Chief Development Officer Dartmouth Health (DH) and Vice-President of Development and Alumni Engagement for the Geisel School of Medicine (CDO/VP), will serve as a part of the Medical and Healthcare Advancement (MHA) senior leadership team. The Executive Director will lead the Geisel School of Medicine development team, shaping the Dean and school’s priorities into philanthropic investments. The executive director will build prospect pools through constituency development and engagement strategies, translating these into action items for Geisel, MHA and College development teams. The executive director will also maintain a portfolio of key prospects and volunteers, working to secure and steward gifts up to $5–$10 million+. As with all members of the MHA senior leadership team, the executive director will represent the CDO and MHA in various internal and external meetings. Responsibilities
Strategic and organizational planning and leadership: craft philanthropic plans in partnership with the Dean, CDO/VP, and Geisel leadership to advance school priorities to donor constituencies; translate plans into actionable strategies. Formulate and lead a comprehensive strategy to cultivate, engage, and steward top prospects for Geisel. Serve as the primary knowledge source on Geisel development activities as a member of the MHA senior leadership team. Manage day-to-day fundraising operations for Geisel; establish team and program performance goals; monitor progress and adjust strategies. Collaborate with the VP of Principal Gifts and Venture Philanthropy to elevate significant investments in Geisel’s educational and research missions. Partner with Alumni and Strategic Engagement teams to craft strategies around alumni milestones (e.g., reunions) to solicit major gifts. Develop communications, events, and programming for Geisel and College alumni and friends to support fundraising and volunteer objectives. Work with annual and planned giving leadership to grow current use and life income gifts and diversify the donor pipeline. Develop and manage annual budgets to support Geisel fundraising activities and explore resource infrastructure needs. Provide counsel to senior leadership at Geisel and DH based on experience and professional knowledge. Percentages of Time
50%
Fundraising: identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 50–75 Geisel and Dartmouth alumni and friends with capacity for multi-year gifts between $250,000 and $5M+; develop donor-centric strategies and moves management; collaborate with Dartmouth Advancement. 30%
Travel and donor engagement: frequent travel to meet with donors; execute fundraising and engagement targets. 20%
Staff management: manage a budgeted team of four major gift officers; hire, coach, and evaluate staff; set assignments and metrics; foster a collaborative culture. Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to manage, motivate, and coach a team; ability to work with senior officers, faculty, administrators, and volunteers; excellent oral, written, and project management skills; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to handle multiple projects and priorities; proficiency with fundraising databases and relevant web-based tools; ability to handle sensitive information with discretion; strong commitment to diversity; creative, imaginative thinking; ability to bring a sense of humor to the workplace. Experience
Minimum ten years of fundraising experience and five years of management experience. Experience in communicating education and biomedical research priorities to multiple stakeholders. Comfort with business travel. Capital campaigns and major gift experience preferred; experience fundraising in a complex university or medical center development operation strongly preferred. Writing and communications experience in higher education or non-profit environment preferred. Education
Bachelors plus 10+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience. Department Contacts
Recruitment inquiries:
Cheryl Cerny Phone:
603-646-5533 Cover Letter and Title:
Matthew Haag Equal Opportunity
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. Policies
Tobacco-free policy: Smoking and tobacco products are prohibited in all Dartmouth College facilities, grounds, vehicles, or areas. For details, see the policy at the link provided in the posting. Additional Information
Dartmouth College has retained Lindauer search firm to assist in the search for the Executive Director of Development, Geisel School of Medicine. A representative may reach out to candidates directly.
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