Development Officer

MedStar Health; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 39,619 - 67,447; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Leonardtown is seeking an individual to coordinate development activities and manage donor relations. The role focuses on fostering relationships with annual donors and implementing strategic fundraising initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have 1-2 years of administrative or donor support experience, preferably in fundraising. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-2 years Administrative or donor support experience in fundraising or related area.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of annual donors.
• Develops strategic plans for donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Coordinates day-to-day administrative activities.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Customer service

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Proficiency with various computer software applications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Job

Plans, organizes, and coordinates various development activities functions and events. Coordinates the day-to-day administration activities including data management, gift processing and acknowledgements. Will be supported in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of annual gifts and low-level major gift prospects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of annual donors
• Develops and implements thoughtful strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for prospective donors
• Anticipates the needs of the Board members, leadership physicians, and volunteers and creates support for donor cultivation and solicitation meetings.
• Manages and supports annual giving at an entity level.
• Attends philanthropy events to cultivate donors and plays an active role in cultivation at these events which are mostly held during the evening and weekend hours.
• Collaboratively plans and facilitates events and meetings contributing creative input.
• 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 and supports internal and external key stakeholder relationships.
• Ensures accurate and timely disposition of gifts/donations to the finance department as appropriate.
• Manages gift acknowledgment process as requested by preparing customized and standard letters based on gift donor information; proofs and mails these letters to donors as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate and timely input of biographical gift in fundraising software. Ensures integrity and confidentiality of information.
• Meets annual activity and financial performance metrics.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree required

Experience

• 1-2 years Administrative or donor support experience preferably in a fundraising, public relations, marketing, or related area required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Proficiency with various computer software applications.

This position has a hiring range of USD $28.76 - $48.96 /Hr.