Major Gifts Officer

Davita Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Associate Major Gifts Officer based in Akron, Ohio. This role involves cultivating relationships and soliciting major gifts for the foundation, requiring significant experience in fundraising and knowledge of donor stewardship. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and proven success in securing major gifts, with a focus on healthcare funding.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in healthcare fundraising is preferred.
• Valid driver's license required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates and solicits major donor prospects for gifts starting at $25,000.
• Develops strategic fundraising plans to complement existing programs.
• Performs other required duties.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Fundraising

Stewardship

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations

Master's degree

Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE)

Tools

Database management software

Raiser's Edge software

Job description

Full-time, 40 Hours/Week

Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm

Onsite - Akron

Summary:

The Associate Major Gifts Officer cultivates and solicits individual donor prospects who are capable of contributing major and/or planned gifts starting at $25,000.

Responsibilities:

1. Cultivates and solicits individual donor prospects who are capable of contributing major and/or planned gifts starting at $25,000.

2. Develops and implements a strategic fundraising plan for major and planned gifts which complements the other fundraising programs of Akron Children's Hospital Foundation.

3. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise
1. Experience in professional major gifts [$25,000 or higher] fundraising with a proven record of successful results is required; healthcare fundraising is preferred.
2. Experience with donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship is required.
3. Experience in planned giving and knowledge of tax laws and basic financial strategies is preferred.
4. Travel and valid Ohio driver's license is required.
5. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
6. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
7. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Database management software is required; Raiser's Edge software is preferred.

Education and Experience
1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field is required; Master's degree is preferred.
2. Certification: Certified Fund- Raising Executive [CFRE] is preferred.
3. Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.
4. Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000