Director Of Major Gifts

Schedule: Full‑time Day shift 8:00am‑4:30pm.

Overall responsibility for initiating, coordinating, and managing major gift fundraising activities to attract and gain philanthropic support for Carroll Hospital Center and Bridging Life. Plan, organize, and create opportunities for individuals to make major and/or planned gifts for the benefit of Carroll Hospital Center and Bridging Life.

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of at least 100 major and/or planned gifts, including individual, corporate, or foundation prospects.
• Work with the Vice President of Development to annually formulate a strategic plan and budget for the Foundation, and provide timely and accurate updates on progress toward goals.
• Develop the volunteer structure needed to raise funds and work with leadership to conduct one‑to‑one major and planned giving solicitations.
• Lead staff and board‐/volunteer committees in prospect review and growing the pipeline of major supporters.
• Maintain relationships with existing donors, including conducting renewal and stewardship of Founder Circle level donors of $1,000 or more, and support development of new donors.
• Lead patient rounding and ensure appropriate stewardship during hospital experience.
• Develop and sustain excellent relationships in the community to advance and maintain health care at the highest level at the hospital, hospice, and subsidiaries.
• Manage the donor relations process for major gifts ($10,000+), ensuring timely and personalized donor acknowledgement, including written and verbal recognition.

• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in philanthropy, development, and major gift fundraising, preferably in healthcare.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life‑saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
• Support: A culture of collaboration with resources such as unit‑based practice councils and advanced clinical education support to improve workflow efficiency and patient outcomes, allowing you to work at the top of your license.
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary with additional compensation (overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses) and comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Life Bridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression.