Major Gifts Officer
- Employer
- White Plains Hospital
- Location
- White Plains, New York
- Salary
- $63,522.28 - $92,959.57
- Posted Date
- Jan 15, 2025
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Major Gifts
- Fields
- Health
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position Summary
The Major Gifts Officer will focus on identifying, qualifying, cultivating, creating and implementing solicitation plans for a portfolio of 150 prospects with the capacity to give $10,000 or more to WPH. This individual will be responsible for generating more than $1M - $2M in philanthropic revenue each year.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
- Manages a portfolio of 150 individuals capable of making gifts of $10K or more and cultivates, solicits, and closes $1M - $2M annually.
- Serves as a strategic partner and fundraiser representing priorities across the institution. Has a proven track record of building major gift pipeline and revenue
- Creatively and persistently seeks connections to new prospects to qualify interest and capacity and build pipeline.
- Develops innovative ways to engage new prospects and reengage donors e.g. Hospital tours, small in-home events, physician panel series, etc.
- Builds and nurtures effective working relationships with colleagues, senior management, physicians, volunteer leadership, and Board members.
- Actively contributes to the major gifts team; leads by example; collaborates with trust.
- Assures all conversations and visits are tracked in Raisers Edge.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
- Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Minimum 5-7 years progressively increasing major gift experience with demonstrated track record in major gifts
- Hospital or university fundraising experience preferred
- Proven ability to close deals with major gift donors
- Minimum basic knowledge of planned giving
- Strong fundraising experience in New York metro area is preferred.
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred, but must have experience utilizing technology to track donors/prospects
- Possesses high degree of emotional intelligence, strong leadership, persuasion and negotiation skills.
- Must have passion for healthcare
Core Competencies
- Excellent Communication Skills (written & verbal)
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Planning, Organization & Delegation Skills
- Strong Problem Solving, Judgment & Decision Making Skills
- Stress Tolerance
- Self- starter
- Executive presence
Salary Range: $63,522.28 - $92,959.57
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