Philanthropy Officer- Mjr Gfts

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Presque Isle or Hybrid | Philanthropy | Full Time

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The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.

Northern Light Health

Department:Foundation

Position is located:Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital

Work Type:Full Time

Salary Range : $ 35.92 - $55.13

Exempt:
Yes

The Major Gift Officer AR Gould (ARG) serves as a key member of the Northern Light Health Foundation’s philanthropy team, responsible for developing and executing strategies to secure significant philanthropic support for the hospital. This position leads efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, aligning fundraising initiatives with institutional priorities and advancing transformative programs in patient care, and clinical innovation.

Working closely with executive leadership, clinical teams, and Foundation colleagues, the Major Gift Officer establishes and manages a robust portfolio of major gift prospects, develops compelling cases for support, and ensures exceptional donor experiences that build long‑term engagement. The position also partners with the Director of Community Outreach and AVP of Philanthropy to support overall philanthropic goals for Northern Light Health.

This role requires a highly motivated, strategic, and relationship-driven fundraising professional with a passion for healthcare philanthropy and the ability to inspire generosity in support of Northern Light Health’s mission.

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet and exceed annual revenue goals for AR Gould.
• Manage an active portfolio of approximately 125–150 donors and prospective donors and advance them strategically toward solicitation and stewardship.
• Create compelling cases for support aligned with hospital priorities, including patient care, capital projects, and clinical innovation.
• Partner closely with hospital executive leadership to advance short- and long-term philanthropy strategies including major and principal gifts, planned giving, and grateful patient fundraising.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with hospital leaders, physicians, staff, volunteers, and community leaders to advance philanthropic engagement.
• Conduct regular donor visits and maintain consistent contact to strengthen relationships and encourage ongoing support.
• Provide personalized stewardship to major donors, ensuring timely acknowledgment, recognition, and communication of impact.
• Collaborate with prospect research, prospect management, and donor relations teams to ensure disciplined portfolio management, effective moves management, and personalized stewardship.
• Partner with Northern Light Health Foundation and hospital leadership to align local fundraising priorities with system-wide goals and best practices.
• Serve as a philanthropy liaison within the hospital, fostering a culture of gratitude and engagement among clinical and administrative staff. Collaborates with Foundation colleagues to coordinate events, campaigns, and donor communications that enhance visibility and donor participation.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions, proposals, and gift activity in the Foundation’s fundraising database. Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and proposals to internal and external stakeholders as needed. Achieve measurable, outcome-driven fundraising results based on mutually agreed-upon goals and performance metrics.
• Represent Northern Light Health externally with donors, corporate and…