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National Jewish Health (NJH), a nonprofit, nonsectarian healthcare institution, seeks a proven fundraising leader to serve as its Associate Vice President for Development, Eastern Region (based out of its regional office in New York City). This is a significant leadership opportunity at one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers, with responsibility for advancing philanthropic support in a strategically vital region.

National Jewish Health is the nation's leading respiratory hospital and a global authority in lung, heart, immune, and related diseases. Founded in 1899, NJH is recognized for groundbreaking research, innovative care, and a longstanding commitment to treating all patients regardless of ability to pay. The institution is consistently ranked among the top pulmonology programs by U.S. News & World Report and serves as a national referral center for complex and rare conditions. In 2024, NJH launched a 10-year strategic plan to advance personalized medicine by integrating research, education, and clinical care. As a nonprofit academic medical center, NJH also supports community-based programs and operates a tuition-free school for chronically ill children. With FY2024 revenues of approximately $401 million, NJH operates a 46-bed licensed hospital in Denver, Colorado.

The Associate Vice President for Development, Eastern Region, provides strategic leadership for all non-event, revenue-generating fundraising activity across NJH's Eastern markets. Reporting to the Vice President for Development, the AVP oversees major and principal gifts, individual giving, institutional support, and annual giving initiatives in one of NJH's most important philanthropic regions.

The Eastern Region, anchored by New York and supported by engaged donor communities in Washington, D.C., Florida, and surrounding markets, plays a critical role in advancing NJH's national mission. The AVP will build on a strong foundation of donor engagement and volunteer leadership, working closely with trustees, physicians, and senior leadership to expand transformational giving and prepare the organization for an upcoming comprehensive campaign. This role includes leadership and development of a team of senior fundraising professionals, as well as close collaboration across development, communications, stewardship, events, research, and clinical partners. The AVP will translate regional relationships into sustained national impact aligned with NJH's strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of progressive fundraising leadership experience, with demonstrated success in major-gift strategy, donor engagement, and team management, preferably in complex nonprofit, academic medical, or health sciences environments. Strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to NJH's mission are essential.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $250,000 – $300,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is an on-site position at the NJH Regional office, 271 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016. The candidate of choice is expected to live within a reasonable distance of the office and be at the office or meeting with donors several days a week. Regular regional travel along the East Coast is expected.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Please direct all applications and nominations to the WittKieffer consultants supporting this search through WittKieffer's candidate portal by clicking here. To express interest or inquire further, the WittKieffer search team can be reached via e-mail at jcummings@wittkieffer.com.

Commitment to Job Application Fairness: Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.

National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution and is a longstanding cornerstone in the Denver healthcare community. National Jewish Health seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support the mission, vision and values of the Institution. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, marital, familial or parental status, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected classification. We are a tobacco and fragrance-free environment.





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