Healthcare Philanthropy Officer – Major Gifts

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s Barrow Neurological Foundation is seeking a Development Officer to drive philanthropic growth through strategic giving programs. You will cultivate major gifts and manage donor pipelines to support our hospital and clinical service lines.

Daily you will manage a portfolio of 75–100 donors, coordinate stewardship and donor recognition, and build strong ties with senior leadership, physicians, and Board members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to fundraising or non-profit management.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a professional fundraising role with demonstrated ability to solicit and close gifts.
• Excellent verbal, written (proposals), and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with ability to plan, solicit, close, and steward gifts at various levels.
• Proven ability to develop substantive relationships with prospects and donors.
• Experience working with Board members and volunteers to raise gifts at various levels.
• Ability to work in a team environment to meet annual goals.
• Proficient with office technology, including Google applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage an annual donor portfolio of 75–100 donors and prospects, covering qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Lead and coordinate high-impact stewardship, donor recognition, and signage initiatives.
• Identify new donor leads and expand the organization’s fundraising pipeline.
• Build strong relationships with board members, physicians, and staff to secure major gifts.
• Maintain high-touch communication with donors through in-person meetings and digital outreach.
• Maintain proficiency in Blackbaud CRM to track plans, activity, and engagement data.
• Represent the Foundation and hospital at community events and functions, including after-hours events.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor cultivation

Relationship building

Board engagement

Proposals

Presentations

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Google applications

Job description

CommonSpirit Health’s Barrow Neurological Foundation is seeking a Development Officer to drive philanthropic growth through strategic giving programs. You will cultivate major gifts and manage donor pipelines to support our hospital and clinical service lines.

Daily you will manage a portfolio of 75–100 donors, coordinate stewardship and donor recognition, and build strong ties with senior leadership, physicians, and Board members.