The Jackson Laboratory
Senior Director, Principal & Major Gifts
New York City, New York · Director
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About the role
- The Senior Director will draw upon the uniquely vibrant ecosystem of New York philanthropic, private equity, venture capital, investment, family office, life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare, and entrepreneurial communities.
- The role combines significant personal fundraising and pipeline-development goals with leadership responsibility within the Advancement team.
- Reports to the Vice President, Advancement
Responsibilities
- Partner with Advancement leadership, senior leaders, and scientists to engage and solicit JAX's highest-priority prospects.
- Partner with colleagues across teams to develop compelling philanthropic opportunities (and materials) that connect donor interests with JAX's scientific strengths and priorities.
- Partner with the Vice President and Director, Prospect Development to proactively identify, source, qualify, and develop new major and principal gift prospects beyond JAX's existing donor base.
- Build trusted relationships with leading philanthropists, investors, business and scientific leaders, advisors, and other influential stakeholders.
- Manage and develop other Advancement team member(s), establishing clear goals, performance expectations, and accountability.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and support to strengthen individual and team fundraising performance.
- Maintain a robust portfolio and pipeline with clear strategies, next actions, and expected outcomes.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to engage credibly with high-net-worth individuals, investors, senior executives, and scientific leaders.
- Operate with a high degree of collegiality, initiative, urgency, independence, judgment, and accountability.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree required
- advanced degree preferred.
- 6+ years of supervisory experience (8 years preferred).
Skills
- For more information, please visit www.jax.org.
- EEO Statement:
Compensation
- $157,563 - $228,467, based on years of related experience and internal equity considerations
- Work the Vice President to set and achieve or exceed ambitious annual fundraising and pipeline-development goals.
Benefits
- $157,563 - $228,467, based on years of related experience and internal equity considerations
- Bring an entrepreneurial, results-oriented approach to prospect development, relationship management, and solicitation.
- Build relationships across private equity, venture capital, investment, family office, life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare, philanthropic, and entrepreneurial communities.
Company info
- Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease.
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