Major Gifts Officer

About the role

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) develops, maintains and manages a portfolio of 50-70 prospects. MGO will be responsible for securing major gifts to the Foundation of $10,000 and higher. MGO will create and maintain written strategies for managed prospects in their portfolio resulting in the eventual solicitation of major gifts to the Foundation. In partnership with the Foundation Donor Relations Officer, the MGO will provide guidance for the creation of solicitation proposals for potential gifts and developing associated story, signage, recognition and dedication events where appropriate for major gift donors.

Responsibilities

• Develops/cultivates relationships, identifies potential partners, and identifies/cultivates donor prospects, resulting in financial gifts to NGHS at the major ($10,000 and higher) gift level.
• Represents NGHS Foundation at community events.
• Supports Director of Development with major gift activities.
• Provides input and direction to Donor Relations Officer to develop donor proposals for soliciting major gifts.
• Provides input for public announcements and communication plan, donor story, signage, recognition and dedication events where appropriate in accordance with Foundation recognition policy.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Raiser's Edge fundraising software to review, update, enter prospect tracking information and reporting on constituent records.
• Enters information summarizing contacts with prospects and donors immediately following meetings in order to keep accurate and up-to-date information.
• Works collaboratively with Foundation staff and other NGHS staff, such as Public Relations, on educational programs, projects, special events, ground breakings, and public grand openings, as needed.
• Provides input on content related to Foundation activity including major gifts for various publications.
• Assists in the development of campaign materials such as case statement, DVDs, brochures, programs, and press releases.
• Maintains a broad knowledge of the purpose, importance and status of projects, programs, individuals and organizations coming in contact with the Foundation.
• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of both the development and community relations programs of NGHS Foundation, seeking ways to improve the effectiveness of existing programs and to attract support from new sources.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) - five (5) years direct fundraising, preferably in a healthcare, education or other non-profit setting.
• Previous business development, sales, marketing or related experience will be considered.
• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: CFRE.
• Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelors degree in Business, Non-profit Management, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or other related field.