Donor Relations Officer - Mission Advancement

Southcoast Health System • New Bedford, MA

62d • Onsite

About The Position

Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a Mission Advancement Officer - Donor Relations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Successful track record of service recovery, customer service, donor/customer sales or retention through formal moves management process.
• Experience in fundraising or sales metrics, strategic planning and implementation required.
• Strong organizational, motivational, and presentation skills are all required.
• Writing sample will be required if advanced to interview process.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of philanthropy principles and fundraising programs preferred.
• Track record of successful donor or customer retention, planning and meeting fundraising or sales objectives, donor/customer relations, evaluating results and developing corrective strategies preferred.
• Familiarity with fundraising software (i.e., Raisers Edge) and Internet Resources preferred.
• Three (3) years experience in development preferred; experience in healthcare/medical field preferred, as is health care knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director of Mission Advancement or designee, the Mission Advancement Officer (MAO), Donor Relations will develop and execute a comprehensive donor recognition and stewardship program to support the strategic goals of Southcoast Health philanthropy.
• The MAO, Donor Relations will implement strategies including, but not limited to donor communications, events, and the Leadership Giving Society to achieve targeted performance metrics for donor retention, segmentation yield, and portfolio performance.
• The MAO, Donor Relations will strategically collaborate with key internal stakeholders to effectively demonstrate the giving impact of donors on existing and emerging organizational needs.
• The MAO, Donor Relations will actively cultivate and engage external and internal relationships to support donor moves management and be an ambassador for the Mission and impact of Southcoast Health in the community.
• In addition, the MAO, Donor Relations will partner with the Mission Advancement Team to advance department and organizational priorities as needed.

Benefits

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees