Hackensack Meridian Health

Executive Director, Principal Gifts and Campaigns

Job ID
2025-170759
Department
HMHF - Principal Gifts
Site
HMH Foundation
Job Location
US-NJ-Edison
Position Type
Full Time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week
40
Shift
Day
Shift Hours
Varies
Weekend Work
No Weekends Required
On Call Work
No On-Call Required
Holiday Work
No Holidays Required

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

 

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

 

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Executive Director, Principal Gifts and Campaigns is responsible for managing and building upon the Foundation's Principal Gifts Program and advancing the emerging campaign initiatives, such as Ambulatory care, with a primary emphasis on identifying key strategic funding priorities which have the opportunity to be funded by donors and prospects capable of making a charitable investment of $1 million or more. This position is responsible for production of proposals, reports, project narratives, budgets and financial reports. Additionally, they are responsible for managing the strategy, coordination and tracking of principal gift donors/prospects for the organization.

 

This position will offer a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of an Executive Director, Development, Oncology at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

  • Produces communication materials including proposals, reports, project narratives and corresponding budgets in a variety of styles, modifying each as appropriate for each principal level donor and/or prospect.
  • Prepares financial documents to accompany fundraising materials including proposal budgets, grant expense reports and budget and expense report narratives. 
  • Collaborates with HMH Executive Leadership to understand and prioritize strategic initiatives for principal gift-level donors and prospects.
  • Maintains an understanding and knowledge of the interests and expectations of the organization's principal gifts donors and prospects.
  • Works collaboratively with development teams to develop and manage engagement, solicitation and stewardship strategies for high capacity prospective donors.
  • Responsible for engaging with internal stakeholders in Finance, Network programs and services areas and Communications colleagues to develop compelling and relevant fundraising materials as well as conducts research independently and interviews appropriate colleagues in order to obtain necessary information.
  • Engages with colleagues to develop events, communications and stewardship plans and activities, for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship needed to advance principal gifts. 
  • In coordination with other principal gift colleagues, develops proposals to match donor interests and align with strategic priorities of HMH and HMH Foundation. 
  • Develops strategies to advance the philanthropic support of emerging campaign priorities including Ambulatory Care.
  • Participates in Principal Gifts meetings and strategy sessions. 
  • Works in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented environment.
  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

 

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in major and principal gift fundraising at a hospital, educational institution or not-for-profit organization.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience managing a team. 
  • An articulate, genuine touch; professional enthusiasm; ability to innovate and be resourceful; a strong work ethic; superior oral and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Collegial team player able to interact effectively with diverse internal and external constituencies.
  • Effective in a fast-paced environment and eager to contribute to the collaborative goals of an organization.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
  • Comprehensive capital campaign experience.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

  • Working knowledge of fundraising principles and practices 
  • Master's Degree.
  • Highly functional with Google Office platform. 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!   

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $180,918.40 Annually

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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