Senior Foundation Officer

Overview

The Bethesda Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for a Prospect Development & Special Projects Officer. This position reports to the Vice President of Foundation Operations and provides leadership to Foundation prospect research, development and cultivation strategies. This position will also provide limited program support to internal partner organizations as needed. The ideal candidate has 4-5 years development experience and has identified research and prospect identification as a passion.

This position is a seasoned professional responsible for independent planning, organization, and implementation of various fundraising initiatives supporting the charitable foundation, which in turn supports the hospital and associated healthcare initiatives. The incumbent may be assigned a focus in one area or a blend of the following areas:
Grants, Prospect Research, Development, Donor Relations, Major Gifts, or Planned Giving. Duties may include event planning, donor cultivation, coordination of donor communications in conjunction with Donor Relations Specialists, maintaining donor records and project files. This position may require occasional evening and weekend work related to events.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Annual Campaigns
• Special Events and Volunteer Management
• 4‑5 years experience Professional Development
• 3‑4 years experience Professional Major Gifts

• Fundraising
• Special Projects
• Donor engagement/Stewardship