MaineHealth
Leadership Gift Officer-Philanthropy
MaineHealth, Portland, Maine, us, 04122
Position Summary
MaineHealth, the premier tertiary care center in Maine, seeks candidates for the position of Leadership Gift Officer. This position is focused on building relationships with potential donors in the community and securing leadership gift commitments in support of MaineHealth's strategic priorities. Current initiatives involve raising significant philanthropic support for MaineHealth's academic mission, including both medical education and biomedical research, patient-centric care approach base in MaineHealth's Southern Region. The person in this role will be expected to be a key contributor to these efforts.
The development operation at MaineHealth is very collaborative and team oriented. We seek individuals to join our team who are entrepreneurial and motivated self-starters with a persistent drive to develop, cultivate and solicit a pool of leadership donors for the MaineHealth system. The Leadership Gift Officer must be a strong fund raiser with excellent communication skills and an established track record of securing outright major gifts. Experience with planned giving and grant writing is also desired. We have developed a clear and open system of accountability for all front-line fund raisers which includes visit targets, proposal development, and funds secured. In addition to visits and proposals, the Leadership Gift Officer is also expected to help build the culture of philanthropy at MaineHealth and work closely with clinical and administrative leadership to achieve our mission and vision for the future of healthcare.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)Education:
Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree and/or CFRE or CAP certification preferred.License/Certifications:
N/AExperience:
At least 5 years of development experience, ideally with a background of raising funds in a healthcare or academic medical center setting. Basic knowledge of planned giving vehicles and grant writing.Excellent written and oral communication and relationship building skills; the ability to present complex information in a clear and compelling manner.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work autonomously under pressure of sequential deadlines.Ability to travel when necessary, both in state and out of state.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
MaineHealth, the premier tertiary care center in Maine, seeks candidates for the position of Leadership Gift Officer. This position is focused on building relationships with potential donors in the community and securing leadership gift commitments in support of MaineHealth's strategic priorities. Current initiatives involve raising significant philanthropic support for MaineHealth's academic mission, including both medical education and biomedical research, patient-centric care approach base in MaineHealth's Southern Region. The person in this role will be expected to be a key contributor to these efforts.
The development operation at MaineHealth is very collaborative and team oriented. We seek individuals to join our team who are entrepreneurial and motivated self-starters with a persistent drive to develop, cultivate and solicit a pool of leadership donors for the MaineHealth system. The Leadership Gift Officer must be a strong fund raiser with excellent communication skills and an established track record of securing outright major gifts. Experience with planned giving and grant writing is also desired. We have developed a clear and open system of accountability for all front-line fund raisers which includes visit targets, proposal development, and funds secured. In addition to visits and proposals, the Leadership Gift Officer is also expected to help build the culture of philanthropy at MaineHealth and work closely with clinical and administrative leadership to achieve our mission and vision for the future of healthcare.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)Education:
Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree and/or CFRE or CAP certification preferred.License/Certifications:
N/AExperience:
At least 5 years of development experience, ideally with a background of raising funds in a healthcare or academic medical center setting. Basic knowledge of planned giving vehicles and grant writing.Excellent written and oral communication and relationship building skills; the ability to present complex information in a clear and compelling manner.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work autonomously under pressure of sequential deadlines.Ability to travel when necessary, both in state and out of state.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.