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Senior Director, Prospect Development and Research
Boston Children’s Hospital Trust
Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) is the nation’s top-ranked pediatric hospital and the largest center for pediatric research in the world. With a legacy of innovation and impact, BCH is more than a medical institution, it is a place where breakthroughs happen, lives are transformed, and the future of children’s health is reimagined every day. From clinical care to research, the Hospital is committed to the pursuit of excellence and the advancement of care for children and families around the globe.
Boston Children’s Hospital Trust (BCHT), the philanthropic resource for BCH, is a powerful engine of this mission. With a highly engaged philanthropic board, over 200 dedicated staff members, and a culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and results, the Trust raises approximately $200 million annually. The organization is planning a transformative, multi-billion-dollar campaign that will drive pioneering progress in pediatric care and research. The Trust is also deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and it continues to be a workplace of choice in the nonprofit advancement sector.
The Opportunity
Boston Children’s Hospital Trust is seeking a strategic leader to serve as the next Senior Director, Prospect Development and Research.
This role offers a rare opportunity to help shape the future of one of the country’s most respected fundraising programs during a critical moment of growth and momentum. As the Trust plans its most ambitious campaign to date, the Senior Director will be a key player in driving a robust prospect pipeline, delivering strategic insight, and optimizing alignment of donor capacity with institutional priorities.
Reporting to the Vice President, Operations and leading a team of nine, the Senior Director will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership and frontline fundraising staff. They will guide prospect development, research strategy, and data-informed portfolio management while cultivating a culture of collaboration, innovation, and performance.
This is a high-impact role that sits at the intersection of data, strategy, and relationship-building, shaping the prospect development function as a driver of long-term philanthropic success.
