Executive Director, Philanthropy
 Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP) | |
 United States, New Hampshire, Dover | |
| 789 Central Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Feb 23, 2026 | |
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Serves as Executive Director, Philanthropy reporting to the President and COO and the Foundation Board to support the organization's strategic and fundraising goals.
*Develop and implement Foundation Strategic Plan. *Achieve annual fundraising goal. *Meet industry standards for cost per dollar raised. *Work with President/COO and Foundation Board to create a high performing fundraising organization. *Develop strong working relationships with the Foundation Board. *Present a recommendation for an annual budget for Wentworth-Douglass Hospital & Health Foundation. *Oversees the operations of charitable fundraising functions and events. Oversees all administrative, financial and reporting activities of the Foundation. *Creates annual and long-term fund development strategies in the areas of major and planned gifts, grant writing, annual giving, remembrance giving, special events, donor stewardship/recognition and special campaign initiatives. Creates and implements strategies to engage directors, staff and other key constituencies in the activities of the Foundation. *Maintains high visibility within WDH. Works closely with the President/COO and members of the WDH Executive Team to build a philanthropic culture at WDH. *Establishes annual and long-term fund development priorities and effectively plans and implements fund development strategies. *Coordinates fund development operations with other departments within WDH, such as finance and community relations. Serves as the major gift officer for WDH. Manages a portfolio of major gift and planned giving prospects and directs planning, solicitation and follow-up involving these prospects. *Serves as the lead staff in soliciting major gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations. *Recruits, organizes, trains and directs volunteers, advising them on effective major gift fundraising methods individually or in groups as appropriate. *Serves as the primary WDH contact for individuals, corporations, foundations and various community groups as they relate to fund development activities. Works to build a culture of philanthropy throughout the entire Wentworth-Douglass Hospital organization including: *Active vendor engagement and development for signature event sponsorships. *Building organizational support for above average participation in the Employee Annual Fund. *Building and supporting an active and robust grateful patient program. Education Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |