• Address: New York, NY 10008 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/04/09
• Job Type: Full-time

Company Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Position Title Principal Gifts Officer
Job Code 165229
Job Location New York City
Description
Under direction is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and closing and stewarding of principal gifts: manages a portfolio of up to 100 significant prospects; nurtures working relationships with faculty and staff; manages volunteer initiatives such as events or committees; in conjunction with staff assists in recognition plans and designs; supervises staff; performs other job related duties as required.
Bachelor's degree and 7 plus years related development experience required; must be familiar with all facets of development; previous academic medical center fundraising experience a plus; previous experience supervising volunteers required; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; excellent organization and communication skills.
No relocation assistance is provided for this position.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Founded in 1898, and affiliated with what is now New York-Presbyterian Hospital since 1927, Weill Cornell Medical College is among the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the country. In addition to offering degrees in medicine, Cornell also has Ph.D. programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and with neighboring Rockefeller University and the Sloan-Kettering Institute, has established a joint MD-PhD. program for students to intensify their pursuit of Cornell's triple mission of education, research, and patient care.

Weill Cornell Medical College's educational mission emphasizes the importance of combining a strong foundation in the medical sciences with extensive clinical training in patient care. By promoting a true social commitment, stimulating creativity, and fostering independent thought and study, Weill Cornell Medical College continues to cultivate the best of tomorrow's leaders in the field of medicine.

Weill Cornell Medical College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.