Major Gifts Officer (Development)

 If you are excited about being part of a mission driven organization and find it important that your work is meaningful, you can have the critical opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of the millions of people dealing with diabetes.

Since our founding in 1898, Joslin Diabetes Center has helped revolutionize the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diabetes worldwide. Through our affiliation with Harvard Medical School and with a staff of leaders in their field, Joslin has emerged as the global leader in innovative research and pioneering approaches to education and clinical care.

 

Joslin Diabetes Center is seeking Major Gifts Officers to join its growing Development department.

 

Joslin’s Major Gifts Officer will:Manage a portfolio of 125-150 prospects with the potential to give $50,000 or more to support diabetes research and education.Share his/her experience in Major Gifts while participating in departmental strategy setting.Implement bold initiatives and accomplish double digit increases over the next 3-5 years.Manage volunteers at the highest level of an organization. 

Ideal candidate will possess:5-7 years experience with demonstrated success in soliciting $50,000+ major and/or planned gifts.A high level of entrepreneurship, including attention to detail and a focus on matching donors’ objectives to the needs of the institution.Proven ability to take risks.Excellent strategic and negotiation skills to work successfully with prospects as well as Joslin's physicians and researchers.

 

Interested candidates should apply on line at www.joslin.org.  Apply to Job R1713-08: http://jobs-joslin.icims.com/joslin_jobs/jobs/candidate/job.jsp?jobid=1713&mode=view 

Please include cover letter and resume.

 

 

As the science and practice of medicine continues to evolve, Joslin’s core mission endures: To improve the lives of people with diabetes and its complications by providing innovative care, education and research that will lead to the prevention and cure of the disease.  The reasons for giving are as varied as the givers themselves, but what connects all Joslin donors is their heart, their dedication and their conviction to beat this disease.


Joslin Diabetes Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V