Sr. Officer - Major Gifts

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 91,520 - 141,856; Full time

Job summary

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Senior Major Gifts Officer to identify, cultivate, and secure major gifts from individual donors. This highly independent role includes managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and maintaining relationships with donors.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of experience in a related field, ideally within a healthcare or academic medical center. A proven track record of major gift solicitation is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in a related discipline.
• Preferred: Experience in healthcare or an academic medical center.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift and principal prospects.
• Craft and execute strategic donor cultivation and solicitation plans.
• Identify and close six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals.

Skills

Major gift solicitation

Donor relationship management

Prospect research

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

RENXT

PowerBI

Job description

Salary Range: $91,520 - $141,856

The Senior Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is a highly independent role responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing major and principal gifts from individual donors to support Cincinnati Children’s.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing a portfolio of major gift and principal prospects
• Conducting in-depth prospect research and qualification
• Crafting and executing strategic donor cultivation and solicitation plans
• Closing major gifts
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors and internal partners

Strategic Goals

• Responsible for developing relationships and executing strategies that result in major gift and principal gift income
• Maintain a portfolio of 100‑150 prospects with expected annual results of $3million to $5million, emphasizing gifts of $100,000 and above

Individual Giving

• Identify, assess, cultivate, solicit, and close six‑ and seven‑figure gifts from individuals and family foundations, including grateful patient families
• Develop cultivation and solicitation strategies for each individual
• Establish and conduct face‑to‑face visits with past, current, and prospective donors
• Progress major gift prospects through qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship phases
• Utilize multiple giving vehicles and coordinate donor interests with organizational priorities
• Track progress and results using RENXT and PowerBI
• Meet monthly and yearly metrics for contacts, meetings, visits, solicitations, and dollars raised
• Prepare stewardship reports in collaboration with the Stewardship team

External Communications

• Represent Cincinnati Children’s to donors, prospects, medical‑center leaders, volunteers, and national resources
• Prepare written and verbal presentations, proposals, and deliver personally to potential funders
• Represent CCHMC at family foundation and not‑for‑profit board meetings, donor meetings, and events
• Draft and coordinate written communications such as gift verification letters, agreement drafts, stewardship reports, and email messages
• Recruit and staff campaign and special project committees

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 5+ years of work experience in a related discipline
• Preferred: Experience in healthcare or an academic medical center, or a similar complex organization

EEO/Veteran/Disability Statement

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.