Philanthropy Officer

Capital Health•Hopewell, NJ

3d•$86,965 - $113,672

About The Position

The Philanthropy Officer develops and executes comprehensive fundraising strategies that support 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 meeting established annual fundraising goals. The position works with executive leadership, physicians, and other stakeholders to identify funding opportunities and obtain major philanthropic commitments. It manages the donor engagement process from prospect identification through stewardship, maintains an active portfolio of major-gift prospects and donors, and monitors fundraising performance and campaign results. The role also represents the organization at donor meetings, fundraising events, and community engagement activities. Capital Health is a regional healthcare provider with two hospitals, an outpatient center, a satellite emergency department, and a network of primary and specialty care. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and is classified as exempt. The stated pay range is $86,964.80–$113,672.00 for a full-time equivalent position; actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors.

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, emphasizing major gifts of $100,000 or more.
Develop and execute strategies to expand the donor base and increase philanthropic contributions.
Build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners, foundations, and other prospective donors.
Oversee donor engagement from prospect identification and outreach through 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, ensuring 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.