Major Gifts Officer

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio seeks a Major Gifts Officer to manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors. The role requires leadership with volunteers, physicians and staff to aggressively develop donor relationships and drive fundraising campaigns.

You will implement major giving programs, maintain accountability, reporting and compliance for donors and funding sources, and collaborate across teams to maximize philanthropic support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Five years of successful front-line fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in major gifts.
• Experience working in health care, hospital or academic medical center fundraising with boards, leaders and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects/donors (individuals and families).
• Lead and coordinate with volunteers, physicians and University Health staff to develop donor relationships.
• Implement campaigns and major giving programs.
• Ensure accountability, reporting and compliance standards for donors and funding sources.

Skills

Leadership with volunteers

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for managing a portfolio of major gift prospects/donors consisting of individuals and families. The position requires an advanced and demonstrated capability in leadership with volunteers, physicians and University Health staff; motivation to aggressively develop relationships with donors and prospects. Implements effective campaigns and major giving programs. Maintains accountability, reporting and compliance standards for donors and funding sources

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in related field required. Requires five years of successful front-line fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in major gifts. Understanding of different aspects of comprehensive fundraising program. Experience working in health care, hospital or academic medical center with boards, physicians, leaders and volunteer committees. Knowledge of non-profit fundraising best practices and various forms of development solicitation practices, including major gift solicitation, planned giving, and events. Proven success with direct donor solicitation and stewardship. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal skills for building strong relationships with donors of all levels, volunteers, community leaders, corporate and foundation representatives, physicians and University Health leadership Ability to handle multiple projects and effectively manage and set priorities. Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite or similar products, and experience in Raiser's Edge NXT a plus