Director of Major Gifts & Strategic Philanthropy

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem seeks a dynamic Director of Development to advance philanthropy across the network. You will manage a major gift portfolio, develop cultivation plans, and partner with physicians, leaders and volunteers to secure transformational gifts.

Candidates need at least five years of fundraising in healthcare or higher education; success closing gifts of $25,000+. CFRE or master's preferred. Bachelor's required.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in healthcare or higher education.
• Proven success securing major gifts of $25,000 and above.
• Experience managing prospect portfolios and collaborating with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 125-150 major gift donors and prospects.
• Develop annual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for assigned prospects, including a Top 25.
• Personally solicit and close major gifts, including outright, pledge, blended, and planned gifts.
• Maintain accurate prospect activity and strategy documentation within Raiser's Edge.
• Develop relationships with donors, grateful patients, community leaders, physicians, and volunteers.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and clinical partners to identify priorities and funding opportunities.
• Expand the donor pipeline through proactive prospecting and relationship-building efforts.
• Represent St. Luke's at community events, donor functions, and professional associations.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Donor relations

Prospect development

Raiser's Edge

Strategic partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CFRE certification preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem seeks a dynamic Director of Development to advance philanthropy across the network. You will manage a major gift portfolio, develop cultivation plans, and partner with physicians, leaders and volunteers to secure transformational gifts.

Candidates need at least five years of fundraising in healthcare or higher education; success closing gifts of $25,000+. CFRE or master's preferred. Bachelor's required.