Gift Officer

Sturdy Health; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Health seeks a motivated and relationship-oriented Gift Officer to support the growth of philanthropic support across the organization.

Reporting to the Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer, the Gift Officer will manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, focusing on identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts while building meaningful relationships that inspire significant philanthropic investment in Sturdy Health.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of fundraising experience, preferably in healthcare or a complex nonprofit environment.
• Proven success securing major gifts and achieving revenue targets.
• Experience participating in or supporting capital campaigns.
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio and move prospects through the donor lifecycle.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior leaders and high-capacity donors.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
• Proficiency in donor database systems (Raiser’s Edge preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage an active portfolio of gift donors and prospects.
• Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Personally solicit and close five- and six-figure gifts in support of organizational priorities.
• Incorporate planned giving conversations into donor strategies where appropriate.
• Partner with executive and clinical leadership on high-level donor engagement.
• Meet or exceed annual revenue and activity goals.
• Contribute to campaign planning and execution.
• Assist in developing fundraising strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Identify opportunities for growth in individual, corporate, and foundation giving.
• Collaborate on annual fund and grateful patient fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Capital campaigns

Portfolio management

Donor lifecycle

Strategic thinking

Communication

Discretion

Integrity

HIPAA compliance

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Sturdy Health seeks a motivated and relationship-oriented Gift Officer to support the growth of philanthropic support across the organization. Reporting to the Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer, the Gift Officer will manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, focusing on identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts while cultivating meaningful relationships that inspire significant philanthropic investment in Sturdy Health.

This position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding significant gifts that support patient care, innovation, technology, facilities, and strategic priorities across Sturdy Health. The Gift Officer will collaborate closely with executive leadership, physicians, and community partners to inspire meaningful philanthropic investment.

Education/Training:

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in healthcare or a complex nonprofit environment.
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts and achieving revenue targets.
• Experience participating in or supporting capital campaigns.
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio and move prospects through the donor lifecycle.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior leaders and high-capacity donors.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
• Proficiency in donor database systems (Raiser’s Edge preferred).

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in healthcare philanthropy and grateful patient fundraising.
• Success integrating planned giving into major gift strategies.
• Experience managing or mentoring staff.
• Knowledge of the regional philanthropic landscape.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage an active portfolio of gift donors and prospects.
• Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Personally solicit and close five- and six-figure gifts in support of organizational priorities.
• Incorporate planned giving conversations into donor strategies where appropriate.
• Partner with executive and clinical leadership on high-level donor engagement.
• Meet or exceed annual revenue and activity goals.
• Contribute to campaign planning and execution.
• Assist in developing fundraising strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Identify opportunities for growth in individual, corporate, and foundation giving.
• Collaborate on annual fund and grateful patient fundraising initiatives.

Relationship Development

• Identify and qualify new major gift prospects through research, referrals, and community engagement.
• Build strong relationships with grateful patients, physicians, community leaders, and volunteers.
• Ensure grateful patient engagement complies with HIPAA and ethical fundraising standards.

Operations & Administration

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of donor activity in Raiser's Edge.
• Prepare compelling proposals, case statements, gift agreements, and impact reports.
• Participate in Foundation and community events to strengthen visibility and donor engagement.
• Mission-driven with a passion for community healthcare.
• Strategic and results-oriented.
• High emotional intelligence and strong relationship management skills.
• Resilient, proactive, and accountable.
• Collaborative leader who thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.