Major Gift Officer

Children’s Minnesota

16h

About The Position

The Major Gift Officer is responsible for securing gifts and managing relationships through the donor cycle for donors and prospective donors. These gifts include blended gifts such as current use annual gifts as well as major, planned and principal gifts. She/he will have responsibility for meeting a specific individual revenue target by aligning the interests of donors with the needs of Children's Minnesota. She/he will serve as a liaison to a higher volume core clinical area(s). She/he may also be assigned to project work and may serve as secondary relationship manager for key volunteers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher, with a focus in fundraising, marketing, sales or other applicable disciplines.
A minimum of 3-5 years in fundraising or related experience.
Build new and long-term relationships with prospects, donors, medical and other hospital staff, and volunteers
Articulate the importance of pediatric healthcare to donors/prospects
Think strategically and work independently
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and multi-task
Creative, resourceful and intuitively driven
Superior verbal and written communications skills
Organized, detailed oriented, with strong follow through
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Nice To Haves

Non-profit background a plus with a minimum of one year of major gift fundraising; a proven track record of soliciting and closing gifts at the $100,000 plus level preferred.
Experience with Raiser's Edge a plus

Responsibilities

Securing gifts and managing relationships through the donor cycle for donors and prospective donors.
Meeting a specific individual revenue target by aligning the interests of donors with the needs of Children's Minnesota.
Serving as a liaison to a higher volume core clinical area(s).
May be assigned to project work and may serve as secondary relationship manager for key volunteers.
Manage a portfolio of donors and have at least 12-15 meaningful donor meetings per month.
Secure at least $1M annually.