Posted on November 5, 2009

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Major Gifts Officer

Founded in 1898, and affiliated with what is now New York-Presbyterian Hospital since 1927, Weill Cornell Medical College is among the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the country. In addition to offering degrees in medicine, Cornell also has Ph.D. programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and with neighboring Rockefeller University and the Sloan-Kettering Institute, has established a joint MD-PhD. program for students to intensify their pursuit of Cornell's triple mission of education, research, and patient care.

Weill Cornell Medical College's educational mission emphasizes the importance of combining a strong foundation in the medical sciences with extensive clinical training in patient care. By promoting a true social commitment, stimulating creativity, and fostering independent thought and study, Weill Cornell Medical College continues to cultivate the best of tomorrow's leaders in the field of medicine.

Weill Cornell Medical College seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to, under direction, to undertake capital and departmental fundraising activities: devise fundraising program for a portfolio of Major Gift donors/prospects with specific short-term and long term objectives; maintain current knowledge of the funding needs of Weill Cornell Medical College; identify prospective donors; participate in face-to-face solicitations and gift negotiations; ensure proper receipt and acknowledgement of major gifts; collaborate with corporate and foundation relations team to pursue institutional donors; and perform other job related duties as required.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree and three to five years direct fundraising experience, preferably in an academic/medical setting required; Master's degree preferred; must have knowledge and experience with all facets of the development field, especially major and or capital fundraising; previous experience with fundraising database programs a plus; must be able to work evening and weekend hours as needed and be able to travel within New York City; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; and excellent organization and communication skills.

Excellent benefits package (includes tuition reimbursement).

EOE/M/F/D/V

To Apply: Please use our on-line Application System, referring to Job Number 11166, and send a cover letter and resume to:

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Job Type: Development/Fundraising
Organization Type: Educational Institutions