Major Gift Officer

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Southampton Hospital Foundation seeks a highly accomplished Major Gift Officer to join the organization at a defining moment of growth and transformation. As the philanthropic partner to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, part of Stony Brook Medicine, the Foundation is undertaking a significant expansion of its programs and preparing for a historic capital campaign expected to exceed $200 million. This effort will expand clinical services, enhance facilities, and strengthen access to high-quality healthcare across the East End. This is a visible and impactful role for a fundraising professional who thrives in a relationship-driven, mission-focused environment and is motivated by the opportunity to help shape a historic campaign. The Major Gift Officer will play a critical role in building a robust pipeline of leadership and principal gifts, deepening donor engagement, and advancing a culture of philanthropy aligned with institutional priorities. POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the President of the Southampton Hospital Foundation, the newly created Major Gift Officer position will manage a select portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, with a focus on securing six- and seven-figure philanthropic commitments. The role will partner closely with Foundation leadership, Board members, physicians, and senior hospital executives to design and execute donor-centered engagement plans that connect donor interests with defined funding opportunities across the institution.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree: Masters preferred.
7+ years of major gift fundraising experience.
Demonstrated success securing five- and six-figure gifts.
Experience working with boards and senior leadership.
Demonstrated success working with volunteers and Board members.
Healthcare or academic environment preferred.
Capital campaign experience strongly preferred.
Ability to engage donors effectively and connect their interests with institutional priorities.
Exceptional relationship-building skills.
Thoughtful and disciplined approach to planning and execution.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High level of professionalism and discretion.
Planned giving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a portfolio of approximately 75–100 high-capacity donors and prospects.
Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans that align donor interests with institutional priorities.
Build and maintain a disciplined, forward-looking pipeline of leadership and principal gift opportunities.
Advance donors through the full giving cycle—from qualification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship—using a disciplined, relationship-driven approach.
Partner with leadership and Board members to strengthen donor engagement.
Collaborate with physicians to develop compelling, donor-centered cases for support.
Represent the Foundation at key events and engagements.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records and activity tracking.