Senior Philanthropy Specialist

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

401k match

PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Gundersen Health System is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Specialist to oversee major and high-capacity donor relationships for GMF/CMN. You will cultivate, solicit and steward gifts, partnering with executives, physicians and volunteers to advance fundraising priorities.

The role emphasizes moves management, strategy development, and effective donor communications, with a 40-hour work week in La Crosse. Competitive benefits and professional growth are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
• 1 year of experience in health education or public health in the worksite setting.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Infant-Adult CPR/First Aid certification within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward major and high-capacity prospects for GMF/CMN.
• Maintain relationships with donors and prospects to advance gifts.
• Develop tailored strategies for individual prospects through solicitation cycles.
• Lead and support philanthropy staff and departmental initiatives and process improvements.
• Record all donor interactions in the CRM in a timely manner.
• Provide regular reporting on major gift progress to the Manager of Philanthropy.

Skills

Donor relations

Communication

Relationship-building

Strategic planning

Moves management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

We're not just filling positions, we're building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.

Every gift tells a story of hope, compassion, and a desire to make a difference. At Emplify Health, we're looking to hire two Senior Philanthropy Specialists who can inspire that generosity and help donors turn their passion into lasting impact. Through meaningful relationships and strategic partnerships, you'll play a key role in advancing the mission of the Gundersen Medical Foundation and Children's Miracle Network while helping improve the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

The Senior Philanthropy Specialist's primary responsibilities are in the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major and high-capacity prospects and donors of Gundersen Medical Foundation (GMF) and Children's Miracle Network (CMN).

The Senior Philanthropy Specialist will maintain and promote a personal, professional philosophy of community involvement by participating in professional and community activities.

Major Responsibilities Include:

• Manages a portfolio 100+ high-capacity prospects and legacy donors (individual and corporate), strategically advancing prospects through moves management and successfully closing high-capacity gifts to support GMF/CMN and Emplify by Gundersen.
• Responsible for developing strategies specifically tailored to individual prospects to move through the solicitation cycle in an efficient and effective manner.
• Lead donors through complex gifts.
• Serves as lead for philanthropy specialists and assists with leading and implementing departmental initiatives and process improvements.
• Partner with executives, physicians, board members and other volunteers.
• Assist in leading complex donor strategies and campaign priorities.
• Responsible for meeting established donor/prospect visits, solicitation/proposal and revenue goals.
• Proactively identify, and formally qualify, new major and planned gift prospects by developing, optimizing and executing long-range and short-term strategies, producing a continuous stream of donors capable of makingmajormaking major gift commitments.
• Responsible for keeping accurate and timely records of all constituent interaction in CRM.
• Responsible for preparing personalized correspondence in a timely manner.
• Provides regular reporting of major gift progress including detailed contact reports of prospective donor visits and submits reports to the Manager of Philanthropy at intervals deemed appropriate by all parties.
• Responsible for becoming knowledgeable about GMF/GHS and its strategic priorities ot communicate those priorities effectively to donor prospects.
• Responsible for establishing good working relationships with administration, directors and managers of Emplify Health by Gundersen (GHS) departments and affiliated physicians.
• Engage Foundation and health system leaders, appropriate providers and volunteers in cultivation and solicitation meetings.
• Works collaboratively with philanthropy staff to accomplish the goals and objectives of the division.
• Demonstrates performance, which is consistent with the health system’s mission and values, quality improvement standards, and promotes a culture of patient/family centered care.
• Elements of performance will include teamwork, innovation, respect, cooperation and honesty to create a positive image across the organization.
• Keeps abreast of developments in healthcare, the community, business and philanthropy, as well as in the field of prospect research.
• Maintains own professional growth and development.
• Complies with all ethical standards as written by The Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethics.
• Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested.

What's Available:

• Full time, 1.0 FTE - 40 hours/ week
• Schedule : Primarily Monday through Friday, daytime business hours ~8:00am-5:00pm. Flexibility is required to support donor meetings, fundraising events, and community engagement activities, which may occasionally include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Location : Onsite - based in La Crosse, WI.
• Starting salary of $65,000/year plus more based on relevant work experience

What You'll Need:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field
• Experience : 1 year of experience in health education or public health in the worksite setting. Preference given for those with experience in point of care testing or use of other health screening equipment.
• License/ Certification: Valid Driver’s License, Required
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross within three months of hire - Required
• Experience conducting biometric screenings and point-of-care testing, preferred
• Experience utilizing health screening equipment and interpreting screening results, preferred
• Familiarity with public health principles, health promotion strategies, and community engagement.
• Comfortable working in a variety of settings, including community events, employer worksites, and healthcare environments.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

In addition to the rewarding work, you'll receive:

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Professional Development: Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and our Career Development Center
• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

PRACTICES AND PROMOTES BEHAVIOR CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION, VISION AND VALUES :

Mission :

Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating.

Vision :

Leading with love, we courageously commit to a future of healthy people and thriving communities.

Values:

Belonging, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Humility

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer