Philanthropy Officer

MAJOR FUNCTION: The Major Gifts Officer will play a critical role in increasing donor support and acts as an ambassador across the network and in the community.

Responsibilities include new donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation, and stewardship of existing donors to increase overall retention and giving levels. It may also be necessary to manage relationships between donors and others on the board and staff who work with prospective donors including clinical care team members. The Major Gifts Officer reports to the Director of Development and will work closely and collaboratively with the Chief Development Officer as well as board members and other internal and external stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 1 year experience managing high level donor and/or physician relationships.

Certification/Licensure:

• N/A

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to conceive, plan, and execute a major gifts program, including annual giving, special events, and special projects/campaigns.
• Ability to utilize database software to maximize success in role.
• Willingness to be hands-on in a role that is demanding and requires a high level of energy, professionalism and confidentiality.
• High level proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel, and a working knowledge of search functions for donor research purposes.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally with a culturally diverse group of physicians, patients, volunteers, co-workers and donors.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to prioritize workload in a timely manner to complete assignments with many deadlines and competing requirements.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Demonstrated success in building trusting relationships.