Leadership Gifts Officer

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Leadership Gifts Officer to enhance donor engagement and drive fundraising initiatives. This pivotal role involves managing a portfolio of prospective major gift donors, fostering relationships, and collaborating with teams to achieve ambitious fundraising goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a background in fundraising, and a passion for making a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join a dedicated team of professionals committed to improving patient lives through philanthropy and community engagement. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital mission while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in individual gift solicitation and volunteer management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a prospect pool of donors and secure annual or multi-year gifts.
• Conduct discovery calls and face-to-face meetings to engage potential donors.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based Tools

Job description

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Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Exempt

This position will be based out of Burlington, MA, and will operate on a hybrid schedule.

The Leadership Gifts Officer is responsible for the growth, outreach, engagement, and increased participation in the higher levels of the Annual Fund - consisting of donors and prospects with the capacity to make gifts of $1,000+ and more. The Officer will build engagement and interest in supporting Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) Member Hospitals with prospective major gift donors in line with divisional, institutional, and campaign priorities. The role includes setting measurable goals annually related to fundraising, discovery calls, and face-to-face meetings to build the pipeline.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage a prospect pool of donors, securing annual or multi-year gifts. Qualify, cultivate, and solicit donations at the leadership level ($1,000+), collaborating with colleagues and volunteers.
• Participate in prospect pool development and assignment strategies with the Leadership Gifts and Prospect Management teams.
• Conduct discovery calls to engage and educate individuals with potential to give, fostering their understanding of philanthropy’s impact.
• Complete face-to-face meetings to educate, engage, and cultivate prospects for increased giving.
• Work closely with major gifts staff to engage prospects across various centers of excellence, aiming to transition them for further cultivation and major gift philanthropy.
• Participate in events and programs to support development activities, utilizing these to advance solicitations and qualify prospects.
• Manage former major gift prospects to maximize their participation in leadership giving, acting as liaison between the Office of Philanthropy and BILH divisions.
• Stay informed of industry best practices through networking, research, and professional development to improve the leadership gifts program.
• Participate in at least one professional development activity annually, resources permitting.
• Assist in other development activities, maintaining high professional standards and discretion in sensitive matters.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-3 years of related work experience, with a preference for experience in individual gift solicitation, planned giving, and volunteer management.
• Ability to travel for donor meetings.
• Experience working directly with donors in a fundraising capacity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and web-based tools, capable of producing complex documents and maintaining databases.

Competencies:

• Decision Making, Problem Solving, Independence of Action, Effective Communication (written and oral), Knowledge of fundraising concepts, Teamwork, and Customer Service skills.

As a healthcare organization, Beth Israel Lahey Health requires staff vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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