Strategic Major Gifts Officer

Sturdy Health; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Health seeks a Gift Officer to advance philanthropic support, managing a donor portfolio and leading identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts while building relationships that inspire significant giving.

Reporting to the Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer, you will collaborate with executive leadership, physicians, and community partners to deepen donations that fund patient care, innovation, technology, and facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in healthcare or a complex nonprofit environment.
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts and achieving revenue targets.
• Experience participating in or supporting capital campaigns.
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio and move prospects through the donor lifecycle.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior leaders and high-capacity donors.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
• Proficiency in donor database systems (Raiser’s Edge preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage an active portfolio of gift donors and prospects.
• Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Personally solicit and close five- and six-figure gifts in support of organizational priorities.
• Incorporate planned giving conversations into donor strategies where appropriate.
• Partner with executive and clinical leadership on high-level donor engagement.
• Meet or exceed annual revenue and activity goals.
• Contribute to campaign planning and execution.
• Assist in developing fundraising strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Identify opportunities for growth in individual, corporate, and foundation giving.
• Collaborate on annual fund and grateful patient fundraising initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of donor activity in Raiser's Edge.
• Prepare compelling proposals, case statements, gift agreements, and impact reports.
• Participate in Foundation and community events to strengthen visibility and donor engagement.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor lifecycle management

Relationship management

HIPAA-compliant fundraising

Raiser’s Edge proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Sturdy Health seeks a Gift Officer to advance philanthropic support, managing a donor portfolio and leading identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts while building relationships that inspire significant giving.

Reporting to the Vice President/Chief Advancement Officer, you will collaborate with executive leadership, physicians, and community partners to deepen donations that fund patient care, innovation, technology, and facilities.