Major Gift Officer

• Bachelor's degree required

• 3-4 years Related experience in philanthropy, ideally within a health system setting. required

• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication; demonstrated ability to be held accountable for results; demonstrated ability to be a positive, collaborative member of a philanthropy team; self-motivated, proactive, energetic and goal-oriented, with a sense of humor.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software applications.
• Knowledge of fundraising database software
• Strong organizational skills.
• Manages a portfolio of major gift prospects.
• Develops and implements thoughtful, strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for prospective donors for gifts of $100K+.
• Ensures regular contact with donors through various activities and communications, especially face to face meetings.
• Identifies and develops joint major giving opportunities in collaboration with colleagues and team members.
• Develops and manages timelines for various fundraising activities to ensure plans and critical fundraising processes are carried out in a timely manner.
• Develops expertise in strategically aligned priorities of the healthcare system. Assists physicians, program directors and administration with capital and programmatic funding needs.
• Manages internal and external key stakeholder relationships.
• Meets annual activity and financial performance metrics.
• Ensures that all donor contact is reported in the CRM.

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