Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $115,000.00 - $175,000.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing
Position Summary

What you will be doing
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is seeking an inaugural Director, Fundraising Programs, BIKE HSS. This position will lead the operational execution and growth of the BIKE HSS initiative a bike, walk, and run program supporting research in orthopedics and rheumatology.

This role is responsible for program management, cross-functional coordination, and year-round engagement strategy. The Director will build scalable fundraising programs, drive operational excellence, and ensure successful delivery of key milestones. This is a non-portfolio role that enables frontline fundraisers.

Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution

• Lead end-to-end project management for BIKE HSS
  
• Coordinate complex program elements, including digital communication, consultant management, leadership engagement, and staff participation, ensuring continuity and quality
  
• Establish timelines, workplans, and accountability structures
  
• Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, and milestones
  
• Ensure timely and high-quality program delivery
  

• Manage budgets, contracts, and vendor payments in collaboration with Finance and Legal
  

Fundraising Program Operations

• Operationalize multi-channel fundraising strategies, including peer-to-peer and corporate campaigns
  
• Coordinate physician engagement activities and supporting materials
  
• Oversee peer-to-peer platform experience and digital fundraising tools
  
• Improve data integration across platforms (CRM, email, fundraising tools)
  
• Support communications highlighting program impact and progress
  
• Partner with internal teams to identify and transition qualified donor prospects
  

Fundraising Program Growth

• Design and implement year-round fundraising and engagement strategies
  
• Develop and execute program roadmap (concept through launch and optimization)
  
• Build engagement pathways for participants, physicians, and partners
  
• Launch new program components including community and corporate activations
  
• Track performance metrics and optimize programs based on insights
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with marketing and corporate partnerships teams on campaign execution
  
• Coordinate with communications, events, operations, and data teams
  
• Manage relationships with external vendors (event production, web, communications)
  
• Ensure alignment across all program touchpoints and stakeholder groups
  

Reporting Structure
Reports to Assistant Vice President, Donor Engagement

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor s degree
  
• At least 5-7 years of proven experience in fundraising program management, operations, or related field
  
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership experience
  
• Experience working in a matrixed organization
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  
• Data-driven mindset with experience in reporting and analytics
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems
  

Preferred

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, events, or development
  
• Experience with corporate partnerships and community engagement
  
• Familiarity with platforms such as Raiser s Edge
  
• Experience in healthcare or mission-driven organizations
  

Key Competencies

• Strategic and operational leadership
  
• Program development and execution
  
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
  
• Problem-solving and decision-making
  
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to support evening and weekend events
  
• Ability to travel as needed
  

About BIKE HSS
BIKE HSS is a community-driven fundraising initiative supporting research and innovation in musculoskeletal health. Since 2019, the program has raised over $12 million to advance patient care, research, and education.