Major Gifts Officer

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

As we emerge from a historic campaign and look toward the future, we are seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Major Gift Officer to help shape the next chapter of philanthropic growth. This role will build and manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors, deepen meaningful engagement, and identify new opportunities to advance our mission. The ideal candidate is energized by building momentum, expanding a strong donor pipeline, and helping position our organization for long-term impact and success. Some Regional Travel may be required, depending on donor meetings. This position is a front-line fundraising role focused primarily on building relationships with individuals and raising funds for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. For a Major Gifts Officer, gift size ranges from $50,000 to the $1 million level.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, marketing, sales, business or related field required.
5 - 8 years of experience in a non-profit setting preferred; or experience in sales, marketing and communication in the for-profit environment.
Experience in a health care setting preferred; experience in an academic medical center desired.
A track record of securing major gifts from identification through cultivation and solicitation preferred.
Knowledge of Raiser's Edge donor tracking software preferred.
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills, written communication skills and the ability to work with many different people such as donors, volunteers, trustees and staff.
Must be very organized, analytical and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Must be knowledgeable about and capable of articulating verbally and in writing the Hospital's mission, vision and priorities.
Act 31 / Act 33 / Act 34 / Act 73 with renewal

Responsibilities

Represent the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation in building relationships with individuals that will generate significant philanthropic support for strategic initiatives to advance the Hospital's mission.
Develop tailored prospect and donor-specific strategies and tactics to advance the philanthropic relationship and giving potential.
Operate collaboratively and openly with a high attention to detail to provide excellent service to prospects, donors, medical and nursing staff and research faculty, Foundation and Hospital leadership.
Develop strong working relationships of trust and confidence with clinical and research faculty.
Log all relationship information in the Raisers Edge database in compliance with the Hospital's HIPPA policies.
Assure the prompt gift acceptance, deposit, acknowledgement and recognition of gifts.
Demonstrate through behavior hospital's core values of integrity, care, balance, excellence, stewardship, and teamwork - (see institution's Performance Excellence Program information).
Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the reporting manager as they may arise.
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.