Major Gifts Officer - Healthcare Research

About Us
The Translational Pulmonary & Immunology Research Center (TPIRC) is at the forefront of medical innovation, committed to transforming the treatment of rare and orphan diseases. Our center integrates cutting-edge diagnostic tools, artificial intelligence, and patient-centered research to push the boundaries of care and outcomes.

As a non-profit research and clinical care center, TPIRC specializes in developing innovative, personalized treatment protocols for rare and orphan diseases. Our commitment to precision medicine allows us to create tailored treatment plans by meticulously analyzing each patient’s unique lab results, medical history, and symptoms. This personalized approach ensures that our highly skilled clinicians can devise the most effective strategies for each individual.

Our advanced methodology not only addresses complex medical challenges but also generates critical data. By examining millions of data points, we uncover novel findings and drive research advancements across five key areas of focus. This approach solidifies TPIRC's position as a leader in pioneering treatment solutions and advancing patient care.

Why Join TPIRC?
At TPIRC, you will be part of a vibrant and forward-thinking organization that is passionate about making a difference. We cultivate a collaborative atmosphere where innovative ideas are encouraged and every team member’s role is crucial to our mission. Our work is profoundly impactful, and you will witness firsthand how your contributions support our transformative goals.

Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, company-paid holidays, and sponsored employee events. We are also committed to your professional development with individualized training and career growth opportunities.

Job Title:

Major Gifts Officer - Healthcare Research

Job purpose:

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) plays a critical role in advancing the mission of the Translational Pulmonary Immunology Research Center (TPIRC) by securing transformational philanthropic investments from individuals, foundations, and corporations. This is a senior frontline fundraising position responsible for managing a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects with an emphasis on closing major gifts of $50,000–$1M+.This role is best suited for an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of building long-term donor relationships, closing complex gifts, and driving sustained revenue growth in healthcare, research, or mission-driven organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 150+ donors and prospects, including individuals, foundations and corporations.
• Research and identify new funding opportunities for donor prospects emerging from campaigns, foundations, corporations and individuals.
• Expand the donor pipeline and network by uncovering untapped relationships,prospects/new major donors and cultivating interest in TPIRC's mission.
• This is a front-line fundraising role with a special focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, stewarding and providing strategic guidance in executing events aimed at upgrading existing and attracting new donors,to support the high-capacitydonors ($1 million+),and major gift donors ($50,000 - $999,999) as well as qualified donor prospects ($1,500+).
• Develop personal and close-working relationships with high-net-worth individuals to engage them in the process of donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Enhance donor engagement and loyalty with existing donors, families and organizations by leveraging strategic relationship-building and personalized stewardship to increase giving.
• Conduct regular donor meetings (virtual and in-person), using storytelling and tailored messaging to articulate TPIRC's mission, research and giving opportunities.
• Research, gather, analyze and synthesize information from sources such as online searches, databases and files to acquire new donor prospects.
• Conduct 20 or more personalized engagement actions/attempts per month with donors &…