Philanthropy Officer

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

10d•$86,965 - $113,672

About The Position

The Philanthropy Officer develops and executes comprehensive fundraising strategies in support of Capital Health’s philanthropic goals and strategic priorities. The role leads fundraising campaigns, identifies and cultivates new donors, and builds relationships with individuals, corporations, and foundations to secure significant contributions, including six-figure major gifts. The officer is accountable for expanding the donor base, increasing philanthropic revenue, and achieving established annual fundraising goals. The position partners with executive leadership, physicians, and other stakeholders to identify funding opportunities and secure major philanthropic commitments. It manages donor engagement from prospect identification through stewardship, maintains an active major-gift portfolio, and monitors fundraising performance against established goals. The role is exempt and has 40 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field.
Seven years of progressive experience in philanthropy, fundraising, donor development, or major gift solicitation.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing fundraising campaigns and securing significant philanthropic contributions, including six-figure gifts.
Experience identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major donors and developing new donor relationships.
Experience managing donor portfolios and consistently achieving measurable fundraising revenue goals.
Strong relationship-building, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently, develop fundraising strategies, and influence senior leaders and high-level donors.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare or hospital foundation fundraising experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and lead fundraising campaigns and strategies to achieve annual and long-term philanthropic revenue goals.
Identify, research, cultivate, solicit, and secure new donors, with emphasis on major gifts of $100,000 or more.
Expand the organization’s donor base and increase philanthropic contributions.
Build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners, foundations, and other prospective donors.
Oversee the donor engagement process, including prospect identification, outreach, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Develop fundraising proposals, presentations, and donor engagement strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
Partner with executive leadership, physicians, and key stakeholders to identify funding opportunities and secure major philanthropic commitments.
Establish and achieve annual fundraising revenue goals, including targets for major gifts and new donor acquisition.
Maintain an active portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, with consistent outreach, relationship development, and progress toward solicitation goals.
Monitor and report on fundraising performance, donor acquisition, major gift commitments, and campaign results against established goals.
Represent the organization at donor meetings, fundraising events, and community engagement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.