Major Gifts Officer, Exempt, Central California Network

Adventist Health•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. Job Summary: Contributes to the planning and implementation of Foundation activities to maximize private sector support. Formulates and implements strategies for securing major gifts. Researches, identifies, cultivates and evaluates specific prospective donors, and handles special fundraising assignments. Works with volunteers to initiate the most appropriate solicitation based on the needs of both the organization and the donor. Provides direction, leadership and staff support to volunteer activity and assists in the identification, education and orientation of key volunteers.

Requirements

Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
Three years' fundraising experience: Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree: Preferred

Responsibilities

Develops an annual plan of goals and strategies, including precise and practical deadlines, to maximize private funding for Foundation priorities in concert with the overall goals of the organization.
Prepares written materials, including relevant case statements, proposals, information bulletins, articles and/or correspondence as it relates to gift opportunities.
Identifies needs of the organization that are most appropriate to present to major donors as specific giving opportunities.
Researches and identifies new major donor prospects being aware of persons who have experience with the organization/Foundation and persons who have sufficient means to obtain recognition.
Creates and continually builds upon a core list of prospective donors and rigorously follows-up leads to individual, corporate or Foundation support for special projects of the Ministry.
Maintains prospect and donor database as it relates to Major Gift work.
Arranges appropriate tours, cultivation events, meetings and/or introductions of major donors, major donor prospects and staff/administration.
Ensures appropriate and adequate acknowledgment and recognition of all major gifts and volunteer contributions.
Oversees support staff and coordinates with them on individually preparing appropriate staff and volunteers for each visit and the generation of timely and thorough follow-up correspondence and call reports.
Implements and manages web-based giving efforts.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.