Executive Director – Philanthropy

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Executive Director of Philanthropy at Beth Israel Lahey Health focusing on major gifts and fundraising strategies. Collaborating with staff, managing donor relationships, and guiding philanthropy efforts in the community.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeNeedham • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $149,989 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance fundraising priorities and strategies within a collaborative model
Manage a portfolio of 30-50 donors and prospects
Work with Market/VP to implement annual fundraising strategies
Prepare contact reports from prospect/donor visits
Engage Prospect Development team and coordinate outreach

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred
Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in philanthropy
Proven track record of building donor relationships
Flawless discretion in dealing with sensitive information
Ability to interface effectively across all levels of the system

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Vaccination requirements for staff
Culture promoting continuous learning and growth

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Soft Skills

collaborationrelationship buildingdiscretioneffective communicationinterfacing across levels

Certifications

Bachelor's degreegraduate degree