Development Officer

CommonSpirit Health • Gilbert, AZ

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About The Position

Primary responsibility of this position is to solicit annual and major gifts in support of identified priorities and goals of Dignity Health - East Valley Hospitals. The Gift Officer will be responsible for establishing close working relationships with prospects and donors as well as the members of the board of Dignity Health East Valley Foundation, senior management and physicians to meet annual fundraising goals.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum of three (3) years experience fundraising with a demonstrated ability to solicit and close gifts.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree
• Previous experience in healthcare fundraising

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain an annual portfolio of 75-100 donors and prospects.
• Work with designated staff to identify new prospects through research and pipeline sources.
• Manage the qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of current donors and prospects.
• Work with Board members, physicians, volunteers and hospital staff to identify potential donors, secure gifts and pledges and to connect with identified grateful patients.
• Maintain frequent personal contact (in person, text and email) with a variety of constituents including donors and prospects.
• Learn and maintain an operational knowledge of Blackbaud CRM and utilize the system to accurately track prospect plans and activity.
• Attend Foundation, hospital, and community events as required or necessary - many of which might be outside of normal office hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level