Director of Development, Department of Neurosurgery

Join one of America's most successful and challenging Development
and Alumni Relations teams.

The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been named the #1 hospital in America for the 18th straight year by US News and World Report and was ranked in the top 10 in 15 of the 16 Honor Roll specialties. The Department of Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins is steeped in a long tradition of excellence. Beginning with Harvey Cushing, M.D., the first physician to surgically-and successfully-remove a human brain tumor, the Department has a legacy of revolutionizing the field of neurosurgery. Following Dr. Cushing, the Department was home to some of the finest neurosurgeons of the 20th century. Walter Dandy, M.D. conducted the most important laboratory studies on hydrocephalus and pneumoencephalopathy. A. Earl Walker, M.D. revolutionized epilepsy surgery. Donald Long, M.D. introduced steroids to neurosurgery. Today, under the direction of Henry Brem, Harvey Cushing Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery, the Department continues to make significant contributions to the field. Along with Dr. Brem, the Department's world-class neurosurgeons, including Doctors Benjamin Carson, Gregory Riggins, Frederick Lenz, Rafael Tamargo, Daniele Rigamonti, and Ziya Gokaslan, are considered some of the world's foremost authorities. Guided by its strong legacy-and emboldened by its current achievements-the Department is well positioned to continue making advancements in the field of neurosurgery.

We seek a Director of Development to plan, manage and coordinate all private-sector fundraising to support the Department's research, teaching and patient care mission. The Director will work directly with the Department Chairman, faculty and the Executive Director of the Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine. Responsibilities: Identify, qualify, solicit and steward major gift prospects with the potential to make a substantial commitment to the Department; develop in-depth knowledge of research, clinical and operational priorities; help motivate and guide faculty and volunteers in fundraising; and supervise one full-time professional and one administrative assistant.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree required; Masters Degree preferred; 7+ years of development or related experience with a proven track record of personal solicitation of major gifts preferably in healthcare or higher education; strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work within a complex, multi-divisional environment to establish priorities, set objectives and achieve stated goals; demonstrated management, motivational and pragmatic consensus building skills; and willingness and ability to travel.

For more detailed job description, to view our exceptional benefits and to apply online, please visit our website at: http://www.giving.jhu.edu/careeropportunities
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