Lebanon, NH 03766
21 Lafayette Street

Reporting to the Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, this position will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward foundations and corporations for major gifts in support of the goals and priorities of the Geisel School of Medicine and Dartmouth Health. Works closely with development leadership, faculty, clinicians, and program leads to clarify and articulate fundraising goals. Helps researchers advance basic science, clinical, and translational research priorities by assisting with proposal development and submission. Manages a portfolio of major institutional funders and is responsible for meeting a series of annual associated performance metrics.

Skills & Knowledge
* Ability to work with and command the respect of faculty, scientists, physicians, and senior administrators.
* Excellent analytical skills, and oral and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong project management skills. Ability to prioritize multiple requests for support.
* Ability to work independently and as part of multiple teams.
* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with appropriate discretion.
* Brings self-motivation, flexibility, humility, joy and humor to the workplace.

Experience
* 5+ years of fund-raising in a complex development organization, preferably in corporate and foundation relations.
* Experience in managing faculty and leadership relationships, complex fundraising proposals, and multi-institutional interactions.
* Writing and communications experience, preferably in higher education or a non-profit environment.

Education
* Bachelor's degree;

* Experience in an academic medical center setting or basic sciences environment preferred.
* Master's degree or the equivalent preferred.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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Identification, Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship
* Manages a portfolio of foundation and corporate prospects through the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship cycles. Meets associated performance metrics.
* Participates in formulating strategies and approaches, including briefings and other working materials, for senior officers, faculty, and researchers involved in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporations and foundations.
* Works independently or in close collaboration with Geisel and Dartmouth Health leadership, faculty, and directors to develop and submit proposals for funding.
* In collaboration with the director, organizes and coordinates corporate and foundation meetings and site visits.
* Ensures appropriate recognition and stewardship of corporate and foundation donors.

Program Management
* Maintains knowledge of initiatives, current programs, and other funding opportunities offered by corporations and foundations.
* Builds relationships with leadership and staff at priority corporations and foundations.
* Meets regularly and builds relationships with faculty, physicians, and program leads at Geisel and Dartmouth Health to gain knowledge about their research interests and funding needs. Develops portfolios of funding opportunities tailored to individual needs and goals.
* Follows institutional protocol for proposal submission via the Office of Sponsored Projects (Dartmouth) and Sponsored Projects Administration (Dartmouth Health).
* Uses office systems to track all activity with researchers and foundations/corporations.