NYC Health Hospitals
Deputy Director, Marketing & Communications
NYC Health Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America's oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 700,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue's clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children's Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
Duties & Responsibilities
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director of Public Affairs & Community Relations, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the
Director of Development
leads the planning, coordination, and implementation of Bellevue Hospital's fundraising, partnership, and philanthropic communication strategies. This position strengthens Bellevue's ability to identify, cultivate, and secure funding opportunities aligned with the hospital's mission, priorities, and long-term goals.
The Director of Development serves as the primary liaison with the NYC Health + Hospitals/ Bellevue and donors, developing compelling narratives and impact materials that inspire giving, enhance institutional visibility, and foster long-term relationships with donors, corporations, and community stakeholders.
Develop and execute a comprehensive development strategy that aligns with Bellevue's mission and long-term institutional goals. Identify strategic priorities and funding needs in coordination with executive leadership, department heads, and partner organizations. Establish annual fundraising goals and track progress across campaigns, partnerships, and donor programs. Build and manage relationships with foundations, corporations, community partners, and individual donors to expand philanthropic support. Develop customized engagement plans for each donor segment, ensuring consistent stewardship and communication. Lead or support major gift solicitations and funding proposals. Maintain a robust prospect pipeline and donor portfolio, tracking all stages from cultivation to stewardship. Partner with internal departments and affiliated organizations (e.g., Arts in Medicine, Children of Bellevue) to advance shared funding and programmatic initiatives. Collaborate with the Communications and Multimedia teams to develop high-impact proposals, donor materials, and impact stories. Work closely with the Director of External Affairs to connect philanthropic goals with community outreach and visibility efforts. Ensure alignment of messaging and branding across all fundraising communications. Plan and oversee donor recognition, cultivation, and fundraising events that strengthen donor engagement and Bellevue's public profile. Oversee the creation of sponsorship packages, event materials, and donor recognition collateral. Track fundraising metrics, donor engagement data, and campaign results to evaluate effectiveness and guide decision-making. Prepare reports for leadership on fundraising performance, donor engagement, and pipeline progress. Ensure all development activities comply with NYC Health + Hospitals policies and legal standards for charitable contributions. Represent Bellevue at donor meetings, community events, and philanthropic forums. Serve as an ambassador for Bellevue's mission and impact across all stakeholder groups. Build partnerships that elevate Bellevue's visibility as a hospital of choice for donors and community supporters.
Minimum Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related discipline; and 2. Three (3) years of satisfactory experience executing communications strategies and designing and implemented integrated communications plans, two (2) years of which must have been in a responsible administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity; or 3. Satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and/or experience. However, all candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in disciplines, as listed in "1" above.
Department Preferences
Proven experience in fundraising, development, or institutional advancement Knowledge of donor engagement and cultivation practices Strong understanding of healthcare, nonprofit, or public-sector funding environments Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
Duties & Responsibilities
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director of Public Affairs & Community Relations, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the
Director of Development
leads the planning, coordination, and implementation of Bellevue Hospital's fundraising, partnership, and philanthropic communication strategies. This position strengthens Bellevue's ability to identify, cultivate, and secure funding opportunities aligned with the hospital's mission, priorities, and long-term goals.
The Director of Development serves as the primary liaison with the NYC Health + Hospitals/ Bellevue and donors, developing compelling narratives and impact materials that inspire giving, enhance institutional visibility, and foster long-term relationships with donors, corporations, and community stakeholders.
Develop and execute a comprehensive development strategy that aligns with Bellevue's mission and long-term institutional goals. Identify strategic priorities and funding needs in coordination with executive leadership, department heads, and partner organizations. Establish annual fundraising goals and track progress across campaigns, partnerships, and donor programs. Build and manage relationships with foundations, corporations, community partners, and individual donors to expand philanthropic support. Develop customized engagement plans for each donor segment, ensuring consistent stewardship and communication. Lead or support major gift solicitations and funding proposals. Maintain a robust prospect pipeline and donor portfolio, tracking all stages from cultivation to stewardship. Partner with internal departments and affiliated organizations (e.g., Arts in Medicine, Children of Bellevue) to advance shared funding and programmatic initiatives. Collaborate with the Communications and Multimedia teams to develop high-impact proposals, donor materials, and impact stories. Work closely with the Director of External Affairs to connect philanthropic goals with community outreach and visibility efforts. Ensure alignment of messaging and branding across all fundraising communications. Plan and oversee donor recognition, cultivation, and fundraising events that strengthen donor engagement and Bellevue's public profile. Oversee the creation of sponsorship packages, event materials, and donor recognition collateral. Track fundraising metrics, donor engagement data, and campaign results to evaluate effectiveness and guide decision-making. Prepare reports for leadership on fundraising performance, donor engagement, and pipeline progress. Ensure all development activities comply with NYC Health + Hospitals policies and legal standards for charitable contributions. Represent Bellevue at donor meetings, community events, and philanthropic forums. Serve as an ambassador for Bellevue's mission and impact across all stakeholder groups. Build partnerships that elevate Bellevue's visibility as a hospital of choice for donors and community supporters.
Minimum Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related discipline; and 2. Three (3) years of satisfactory experience executing communications strategies and designing and implemented integrated communications plans, two (2) years of which must have been in a responsible administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity; or 3. Satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and/or experience. However, all candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in disciplines, as listed in "1" above.
Department Preferences
Proven experience in fundraising, development, or institutional advancement Knowledge of donor engagement and cultivation practices Strong understanding of healthcare, nonprofit, or public-sector funding environments Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.