Major Gifts Officer - Foundation - Springfield

Major Gifts Officer

The purpose of this position is to move top fundraising prospects through the major gift process of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for the Mercy Health Foundation Springfield.

Position Function:

• Bring a creative entrepreneurial approach to the assignment of moving approximately 250+ top prospective donors through the major gift process of cultivation and solicitation to gift closure, then stewardship, each year.
• Direct and conduct cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities for select prospects.
• Assist in the planning, organization, direction and evaluation of all major-donor activities in order to meet short- and long-range goals and objectives.
• Facilitate the tracking and evaluation of results against stated objectives to assure that goals are met or exceeded each year.
• Ensure that effective collaboration exists between the annual fund efforts and the major gift team.
• Utilize the department database to develop a functional prospect management system.
• Maintain strong positive relationships with all HMHP Administrators to enhance support for and understanding of development programs.
• Help design and implement a donor recognition and stewardship program.
• Take on other responsibilities as assigned by the Foundation President.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher degree.
• At least three years experience in fund-raising.
• Ability to manage and garner support for major and capital gifts.
• Demonstrated skill to work within a complex environment at senior levels with strong capabilities in planning, organizing and managing. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and peers within HMHP and with external partners at the individual and organizational level.
• Familiarity with prospect research and computer-based fund-raising information systems.
• Flexibility to travel. Weekend and evening work will occasionally be necessary.
• Personal characteristics associated with successful Major Gifts Officer, which include well-developed writing skills, strong verbal communication skills, sound judgment, demonstrated initiative, appropriate professional demeanor and ability to organize and motivate key volunteers to participate effectively in fund-raising activities.
• An expression of commitment to the overall mission of Mercy Health Foundation Springfield.

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with: comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance w/AD&D, employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible, paid time off, educational assistance, and much more. Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.