Major Gifts Officer - Foundation

Summary

The purpose of this position is to move top fundraising prospects through the major gift process of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for the Mercy Health Foundation Springfield.

• Bring a creatively entrepreneurial approach to moving approximately 250+ top prospective donors through the major gift process of cultivation and solicitation to gift closure, then stewardship, each year.
• Direct and conduct cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities for select prospects.
• Assist in the planning, organization, direction and evaluation of all major-donor activities in order to meet short- and long-range goals and objectives.
• Facilitate the tracking and evaluation of results against stated objectives to assure that goals are met or exceeded each year.
• Ensure that effective collaboration exists between the annual fund efforts and the major gift team.
• Utilize the department database to develop a functional prospect management system.
• Maintain strong positive relationships with all HMHP Administrators to enhance support for and understanding of development programs.
• Help design and implement a donor recognition and stewardship program.
• Take on other responsibilities as assigned by the Foundation President.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Education
Bachelor’s Degree or higher degree.

Minimum Years & Type Of Experience
At least three years experience in fundraising.

Additional Skillsets
The Major Gifts Officer should possess:

• Ability to manage and garner support for major and capital gifts.
• Demonstrated skill to work within a complex environment at senior levels with strong capabilities in planning, organizing and managing. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and peers within HMHP and with external partners at the individual and organizational level.
• Familiarity with prospect research and computer-based fund-raising information systems.
• Flexibility to travel. Weekend and evening work will occasionally be necessary.
• Personal characteristics associated with successful Major Gifts Officer, which include well-developed writing skills, strong verbal communication skills, sound judgment, demonstrated initiative, appropriate professional demeanor and ability to organize and motivate key volunteers to participate effectively in fund-raising activities.
• An expression of commitment to the overall mission of Mercy Health Foundation Springfield.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

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With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.