DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS

LifeBridge Health

$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of experience in philanthropy, development, and major gift fundraising, preferably in healthcare.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Strong relationship-building skills and community engagement experience.
  • Proficiency in strategic planning and budgeting for fundraising activities.
  • Experience in managing donor relations and stewardship processes.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of at least 100 major and/or planned gifts.
  • Develop an annual strategic plan and budget for the Foundation in collaboration with the Vice President of Development.
  • Create a volunteer structure to enhance fundraising efforts and execute 1-1 solicitations.
  • Lead collaboration with board and volunteer committees for prospect review.
  • Maintain relationships with existing donors and oversee renewal and stewardship of significant contributors.
  • Manage donor relations processes for gifts over $10,000 with timely acknowledgments and recognition.
  • Foster excellent community relationships to support healthcare advancements at the hospital.

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment.
  • Opportunity for professional development and growth.
  • Engagement with a dedicated and passionate team.
  • Ability to make a significant impact on community health through fundraising efforts.
Full Job Description
Summary

JOB SUMMARY

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of at least 100 major and/or planned gifts, individual, corporate or foundation prospects.
  • Works 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 towards the goals each year.
  • Develop the volunteer structure needed to raise funds and work with leadership to conduct 1-1 major and planned giving solicitations.
  • Serve as lead staff to work with board and volunteer committees to conduct prospect review and grow the pipeline of major supporters.
  • Maintain relations with existing donors including conducting renewal and stewardship of Founder Circle level donors of $1,000 or more and support development of new donors.
  • Serve as lead for patient rounding and ensuring appropriate stewardship during hospital experience.
  • Develops and sustains excellent relationships in the community in order to advance and maintain health care at the highest level at the hospital, hospice and its subsidiaries.
  • Manage the donor relations process for major gifts ($10,000 +) and ensure timely and personalized donor acknowledgment, including written and verbal recognition.


REQUIREMENTS
  • 3-5+ years of relevant experience in philanthropy, development, and major gift fundraising, preferrably in healthcare
  • Bachelor's degree preferred


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