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Director of Development

Full-Time

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

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Jamaica Hospital

Director of Development
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center – Queens, NY
Full-Time | In-Person | $175,000 – $200,000 per year

About Us
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center (JHMC) is a top-ranked, not-for-profit hospital recognized among Healthgrades’ 100 Best Hospitals in America for 2024. We are the first and only Comprehensive Stroke Center in Queens, NY, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our ongoing expansion includes modernization of our Emergency Department and a collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) to enhance cancer care in Queens.

JHMC is part of the MediSys Health Network, which includes Flushing Hospital, and together, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse and underserved communities.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Director of Development to lead and execute all fundraising initiatives across our two-hospital system (Jamaica Hospital and Flushing Hospital). This role will focus on cultivating major gifts and grants, donor relations, and planning high-impact fundraising campaigns and events. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a proven track record in securing funding from diverse sources, including individual donors, foundations, corporations, and government grants.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing and implementing multi-year fundraising strategies to support hospital operations, expansion projects, and community programs.
  • Building relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate sponsors, and foundations, ensuring long-term engagement and giving.
    Overseeing major gift solicitation, capital campaigns, planned giving programs, and endowment-building initiatives.
  • Planning  and executing large-scale fundraising events such as annual galas, golf outings, and donor appreciation gatherings.
  • Identifying, researching, and applying for grants from government agencies.
  • Leading a team of development professionals, including grant writers and development officers, while collaborating with hospital leadership and board members.
  • Overseeing fundraising software (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) to track donor engagement, analyze giving trends, and optimize fundraising efforts.

Tagged as: fundraising, raiser's edge

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required (Certificate in Fundraising Management preferred).
  • 5-10 years of experience leading a development department in a healthcare or nonprofit setting.
  • Established portfolio of potential donors and a strong network in philanthropy.
  • Proven success in major gift solicitation, donor relations, and capital campaigns.
  • Strong knowledge of fundraising principles, healthcare philanthropy, and grant acquisition.
  • Exceptional communication, strategic planning, and project management skills.
  • Proficiency in fundraising software (e.g., Raiser’s Edge).

Why Join Us?

  • Work for a nationally recognized and expanding hospital network.
  • Lead high-impact fundraising initiatives that directly benefit patient care and community health.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Schedule & Location

  • Monday – Friday | In-Person
  • Work Location: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Queens, NY

If you are a passionate and experienced fundraising professional eager to make a lasting impact in healthcare philanthropy, we invite you to apply.
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