Philanthropy Officer - Foundation

Philanthropy Officer - Foundation

PeaceHealth is seeking a Philanthropy Officer - Foundation for a full time, 1.00 FTE, day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $49.64 $74.46. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Responsible for growing and maintaining a comprehensive major gifts / planned giving program focused on attracting gifts in excess of $25,000 (or the defined major gift threshold). Builds strong relationships with major / planned giving donors and prospects and actively develops a major / planned giving pipeline of larger gifts and increased revenue.

Essential Functions

Researches and manages a portfolio of major donors and prospects. Develops written cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans, utilizing a moves management approach to engage prospects and donors. Engages in face-to-face contacts with identified, qualified potential and existing major gift donors. Provides documentation of activities as part of a management program recorded in Raisers Edge. Engages board members, physicians, leadership and volunteers in the education, cultivation, solicitation, closure and stewardship of major gift prospects / donors. Provides leadership and support to fundraising committees and physicians to assist in prospect identification and cultivation, training, solicitation and stewardship of donors and prospects of $25,000 (or the defined major gift threshold) and above. Continues to build a portfolio of qualified prospects. Yields major gifts solicitations and contributions to successfully meet annual pre-determined organizational fundraising goals. Develops plans and manages processes to provide exceptional donor recognition and stewardship for major gift donors. Attends events that relate to major gift prospects and donors. Provides after hour coverage to benefactors on a rotational basis. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's Degree Required : Fundraising or Business Administration or Communications or Marketing or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience : Minimum of 5 years Required : Experience in successful identification, cultivation and solicitation of prospects / donors, preferably in a healthcare, academic medicine or higher education and Required : Experience recruiting and managing volunteers in the development process. Credentials : Preferred : Certified Fund Raising Executive. Skills : Ability to travel (Required) Ability to secure individual gifts with outstanding follow-through and stewardship of donors' investments (Required) Ability for a very high activity level in the field, strong initiative, and self-motivation (Required) Strong written and oral communication skills (Required) Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with hospital staff, physicians and other medical professionals, donors, volunteers, and the public (Required) Ability to initiate programmatic activities independently, organize / set priorities, and complete work in a timely manner despite deadlines and competing requirements (Required) Ability and willingness to be a team player and to adapt to changing priorities (Required) Understanding and ability to explain basic planned giving vehicles and opportunities (Required) Ability to embrace the fundraising ethics of compassion and PeaceHealth Mission (Required).

Working Conditions

Lifting : Consistently operates computer and other office equipment. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work. Environmental Conditions : Predominantly operates in an office environment. Some time spent on site in medical / hospital setting. Mental / Visual : Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers : physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical / dental / vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.