Assistant Vice President of Development, Gardner Neuroscience Institute & Clinical Programs

The Company is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Development to lead philanthropic strategy for neuroscience and clinical programs. The role involves setting fundraising goals, securing major and transformational gifts, and personally managing a portfolio of high-capacity donors. The successful candidate will lead and develop a fundraising team, strengthen grateful patient and family philanthropy, and educate physicians about donor engagement. They will partner with clinical and research leaders to align fundraising with organizational priorities, use prospect data to guide outreach, and ensure donor stewardship and compliance with privacy and ethical standards. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including success securing major gifts of $100,000 or more and direct experience with grateful patient and family philanthropy; an advanced degree with 7–10 years of experience is preferred. Experience in an academic medical or health advancement setting is an advantage. The role requires demonstrated ability to coach and mentor fundraising professionals, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and familiarity with scientific principles, healthcare compliance, and privacy requirements. Applicants should be able to work effectively with physicians, donors, clinicians, and senior leaders.