Major Gifts Officer

South Shore Health; Rockland (ME); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to enhance its philanthropic efforts. This exciting role involves managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, developing strategies for donor engagement, and collaborating with leadership to secure significant contributions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fundraising, particularly within healthcare or non-profit sectors, and possess excellent communication skills. Join a dedicated team in a hybrid work environment, where your contributions will directly impact the community's health and well-being.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fundraising within healthcare or non-profit sectors.
• Proficient in Raiser’s Edge for donor management and prospecting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects with potential donations of $25,000+.
• Develop strategies to cultivate and solicit gifts to meet revenue goals.

Skills

Fundraising Experience

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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South Shore Hospital, Southeastern Massachusetts's leading provider of emergency, acute, and outpatient care, is seeking an experienced Major Gifts Officer to join our Foundation team. This position is based out of the Foundation office in Rockland, MA; a hybrid work schedule is permitted.

Reporting to the Director of Development, Major Gifts and External Relations of the South Shore Health Foundation, the Major Gifts Officer will play a key role in expanding the major gifts pipeline and deepening philanthropic relationships in support of South Shore Health.

What you will do:

• Build and manage a portfolio of up to 150 major gift prospects, with a focus on those individuals and corporations with a giving potential of $25,000 or more.
• Develop and implement strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts in support of revenue goals.
• Establish and manage relationships with major donors and prospects, including individuals, businesses, and foundations.
• Conduct face-to-face visits and solicitations, sometimes partnering with board members or leadership.
• Utilize prospect research to support portfolio development.
• Participate in Foundation strategy sessions regarding major gift donors and prospects.
• Identify, recruit, train, motivate, and assist volunteer leadership in solicitation efforts.
• Coordinate with the Foundation Operations Team to ensure proper donor acknowledgment.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional fundraising/development experience in healthcare, higher education, or non-profit sectors.
• Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).
• Ability to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care