Major Gift Officer

Summary

The Major Gift Officer is a self-directed and goal-driven fundraising professional who will serve as a core member of the Development Department. Reporting to the Director of Development, the MGO is tasked with expanding Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Foundation’s major donor base of six- and seven-figure gifts from individual and private foundations, grateful patients, and capital campaign supporters. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a front-line fundraiser, demonstrated success with major gift program creation and major gift solicitations, and strong communication skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Secure major gifts at the $100K+ level from individuals and private foundations, contributing to the department’s overall goal of $10M annually
• Leverage systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including Raiser’s Edge database and wealth screening tools
• Manage existing portfolio of 150 donors and prospects
• Work with the development department – especially the Director of Development and Chief Development Officer – to align efforts and set goals
• Partner with physicians and other experts to identify funding opportunities, align strategic initiatives, identify, cultivate, and steward donor relationships
• Create and implement moves management plans
• Make direct, face-to-face solicitations, and assist the board and other staff with their solicitation (e.g. provide portfolio development support, strategic counsel, and help with donor communications)
• In coordination with Manager, Donor Relations, acknowledge major donors through public and private recognition efforts in a timely and appropriate manner
• Track and report progress using specific metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5-7 years of experience in a frontline fundraising role
• CFRE Certification preferred
• A proven ability to develop and execute winning fundraising strategies and techniques, particularly in major gifts or capital campaigns
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Sophistication and gravitas necessary for high-level relationship building and management
• Curiosity, initiative and adaptability to thrive and contribute to a growing team
• Willingness and ability to travel to meet donors
• Knowledge of CRM software required; Raiser’s Edge preferred

*Please note the employment at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital is with Southampton PEO, a NYS licensed professional employer organization.