Major Gift Specialist

** Our promise to you:*
* Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that  
** together
* * we are even better.

** All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:*
* + Benefits from Day One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

+ Paid Time Off from Day One

+ 403-B Retirement Plan

+ 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

+ Career Development

+ Whole Person Well-being Resources

+ Mental Health Resources and Support

+ Pet Benefits

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* Schedule:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* Day (United States of America)

** Address:*
* 601 E ROLLINS ST

** City:*
* ORLANDO

** State:*
* Florida

** Postal Code:*
* 32803

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* Job Description:

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* Ensures compliance with legal and ethical standards in fundraising practices. Provides regular updates and reports to senior management on major gift activities and outcomes. Tracks and reports on donor interactions and progress using donor management systems. Prepares and manages proposals and documentation for major gift solicitations. Collaborates with internal teams and stakeholders to align donor interests with organizational priorities. Coordinates and attends meetings, events, and visits with donors to strengthen relationships.

Identifies potential major gift donors through research and data analysis. Engages potential donors by initiating contact and building relationships. Cultivates relationships with donors through personalized communication and engagement activities. Solicits major gifts by presenting compelling cases for support and making formal requests. Stewards donor relationships by providing ongoing communication, recognition, and updates on the impact of their gifts. Develops and implements strategic plans for donor engagement and cultivation.

** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*
* - Ability and desire to share the mission of AH throughout the community, which is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ. [Required]

- Ability to communicate and motivate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. [Required]

- Understanding of the principles of donor marketing and fundraising cost-effectiveness, including donor targeting, donor giving opportunity development, organizational need and solutions-based selling, and expense to profit ratio. [Required]

- In-depth knowledge of the Central Florida Region, corporate and civic community, or a proven track record of successful territory development in a major market. [Required]

- Self-starter with the initiative to manage up to 120 major gift prospects and donors, and coordinate with other Foundation managers to ensure total coverage of the donor/prospect base. [Required]

- Appreciation for the need for consistency within AH's branding and marketing mix. [Required]

- Currently have or be willing to build an established network of community and business relationships. [Required]

- Adept in use of MS Office products, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, and ideally familiar with fundraising and donor prospect software, such as Raiser's Edge. [Required]

- Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality major gift solicitation. [Required]

- Natural forward planner, able to critically assess own performance. [Required]

- Mature, credible, and comfortable in dealing with senior managers, company executives, board members and grateful patients. [Required]

- Reliable, tolerant, and determined. [Required]

- Empathetic communicator, with ability to see things from the other person's point of view. [Required]

- Well-presented and businesslike. [Required]

- Sufficiently mobile and flexible to travel within the Central Florida area. [Required]

- Open to new experiences, responsibilities and accountabilities. [Required]

- Ability to get along well with others and to be a team-player. [Required]

- Ability to speak and write in additional languages. [Preferred]

- Passion for beneficiary via volunteer work. [Preferred]

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* Education:

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* - Bachelor's [Required]

- Master's [Preferred]

** Field of Study:*
* - Bachelor's in Non-Profit Management, Healthcare Administration, Sales and Marketing, Business Administration, communications, social science, or related field required

- Master's in Non-Profit Management, Healthcare Administration, Sales and Marketing, Business Administration, communications, social science, or related field preferred

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* Work Experience:

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* - 3+ experience in beneficiary fundraising area of focus (children's, cancer, cardio, diabetes, etc.) [Preferred]

- 4+ development officer at Advent Health or another hospital system [Preferred]

- Experience in capital or "special…