Development Officer

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Development Officer (Major Gifts) helps raise vital funds to support the mission of Manning Family Children's with a focus on Major Gifts (over $25,000) in support of the hospital's strategic funding priorities, including both capital and programmatic support. Responsible for identifying, soliciting and stewarding a targeted portfolio of major gift prospects. Also engages in developing a base of philanthropic support for the organization, formulates and implement fundraising strategies to grow the base of support for the organization, in coordination with the leader. Closely works with various leaders to promote and further the fundraising goals and priorities of the hospital.

Requirements

• 3 years of direct fundraising or related experience in raising mid-level and/or major gifts for nonprofits, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Demonstrated success in growing and managing an annual fund, mid-level or major gifts portfolio to meet assigned goals and objectives.
• Proven ability to work with hospital leadership and colleagues to identify and qualify prospective donors.
• Experience in prospect identification, relationship building, prospect portfolio management and solicitation and stewardship of prospects for a nonprofit.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-starting capacity.
• Experience working with sensitive information and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Transferrable or related experience such as marketing, public relations, trust officer or sales.
• An understanding of developing and managing relationships with corporate sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Identify, solicit, and steward a targeted portfolio of major gift prospects.
• Develop a base of philanthropic support for the organization.
• Formulate and implement fundraising strategies to grow the base of support.
• Work closely with various leaders to promote and further fundraising goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees