Director, Development

Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Old Bridge
Posted on: January 20, 2026

Job Description:

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. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Healthcare Development, with a dotted line reporting to the Chief Hospital Executive (CHE), the Director, Development functions as the lead development officer for the general and active management of the affairs of the hospital foundation. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with the CHE to ensure the development and execution of approved fundraising plans and a comprehensive, integrated fundraising program, as well as monitoring of financial assets and fund allocation, in consultation with the hospital foundation Board and HMH Foundation Operations. The Director provides leadership to the board to motivate and execute a comprehensive, compelling and successful fundraising plan. This is an on-site position with some travel throughout NJ region. Responsibilities A day in the life of a Director, Development at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: • In collaboration with the CHE and Senior Vice President of Healthcare Development, manage the affairs of the hospital foundation, including but not limited to: Developing, executing and monitoring a comprehensive development program; setting and achieving goals; legal, financial and general management; Board management and trustee recruitment. • Responsible for setting realistic, challenging goals and directing major gift activity aimed at meeting those goals within budget. • Develop and maintain senior level communication with CHE, Board of Trustees and Senior Vice President of Healthcare Development to align priorities, goals and strategies in the creation and implementation of a comprehensive development program for the hospital. Maintain high visibility with and participate in management groups and maintain a regular physical presence at the medical center. Ensure that fund raising strategies are consistent with hospital and network goals and work closely with leaders on collaborative projects. • Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects. Create and execute cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for donors and prospects. Work closely with affiliated foundations to ensure appropriate solicitation and minimal duplication in crossover catchment areas. • Provide leadership and support to the hospital foundation Board of Trustees. Recruit and orient new trustees, prepare annual budgets and plans, report regularly to board on progress against goals, motivate Board effectiveness and ensure the effective involvement of trustees with all hospital foundation activities. Effectively articulate strategy to the board, motivate trustees and direct board activities necessary to achieve results. • Oversee the coordination of activities with planned giving, annual fund, grants and strategic events departments for the successful implementation of related programs and achievement of goals in these areas. • Recruit hosts for and coordinate appropriate cultivation gatherings of prospects at various educational, social and hospitality events. • Collaborate effectively as part of the hospitals leadership team to ensure that the hospitals philanthropy objectives are met through developing important relationships with physicians, nurses and staff to promote a culture of philanthropy and grateful patient prospect pipeline. • Work collaboratively with physicians and help to engage grateful patients in fundraising for the hospital. Must maintain patient confidentiality. 10. Act as a liaison between program members, the Foundation, and clinicians and administrators, navigating the health care system on behalf of Foundation Signature Services program members, nurturing donor relationships, and providing continuity of a consistently high level of service. Express genuine compassion and ability to maintain confidentiality. • If applicable, participate in auxiliary meetings and events to help achieve compliance and to provide funding information, as well as secure auxiliary funding. • Other duties and/or projects as assigned. • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • Ten or more years of professional experience in the development field. • Demonstrated success with major gifts and campaigns. • Established track record closing six- and seven-figure gifts independently. • Bachelors degree in a related field. • Highly functional with Google and People Soft software platforms. • Highly articulate and professional with strong oral and written communication skills. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: • Experience managing legal, financial, and general management responsibilities for a not-for-profit organization. • Masters degree or specialized certification. • Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). • Experience in a healthcare environment, preferably a hospital system. • Experience working with Raisers Edge and/or other fundraising/CRM management software. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Compensation Minimum rate of $124,571.20 Annually 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.

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