Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts - MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING : Job Details

Pay Range$145,000.00-$239,300.00Company OverviewThe people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Please review important announcements about vaccination requirements and our upcoming EHR implementation by clicking here.Important Note for MSK Employees: Your Career Hub profile is submitted to the hiring team as your internal resume. Please be sure your profile is fully complete with your skills, relevant experience and education (if required). Click here to learn more. Please note, this link is only accessible for MSK employees. Job DescriptionExciting opportunity at MSK: Join our team as a Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts!We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven professional to lead efforts in securing significant contributions to MSK. In this role, you will develop and execute a strategic plan aimed at achieving fundraising goals while nurturing the long-term growth of our Development program. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!Key Responsibilities:Qualify and cultivate major giving level prospects with the intention to establish a relationship that will result in a gift of at least $500,000 to $5M. Work closely with key faculty, clinicians, scientists and volunteers to identify gift opportunities, establish relationships with grateful patients and friends, and execute cultivation/solicitation strategies.Work in close collaboration with colleagues from other development teams, such as donor engagement, prospect management, development marketing and communications, and others to maximize gift potential, and to help achieve the department's overarching goals.Assist with other duties as assigned by direct manager and team leadership.Key Qualifications:At least 7 years of experience in fundraising/development.Core Skills:Self-motivated with strong drive to think creatively, navigate through complex circumstances, and close impactful gifts supporting MSK's mission.Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact across all levels in a confident, professional manner.Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.Critical thinking and problem-solving to ensure unforeseen issues are handled appropriately and resolved in a timely fashion.Agility to pivot between priorities as needed.Enthusiasm and dedication to MSK's vision, mission and values.Additional Information:Location: 633 3rd Avenue, NYCSchedule: Hybrid, with flexibility to be onsite as neededReporting to the Associate Director, DevelopmentPay Range: $145,000.00-$239,300.00Helpful Links: MSK Compensation PhilosophyReview our great benefits offeringsLearn more about the Major Gifts Team: They are a dedicated team of experienced and savvy fundraisers who utilize best fundraising practices and collaborate with colleagues from other MSK development office teams to secure gifts between $500,000 to $5,000,000 from individual donors in support of MSK's leading cancer research, clinical and education programs. ClosingMSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2024-79996Category: Professional - DevelopmentPay Range: $145,000.00-$239,300.00