What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gift Officer - Foundation - Springfield position at Mercy Health BSMH?
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
Summary:
- The Gift Officer manages and solicits a portfolio of donor prospects with estimated philanthropic capacity of $10,000 to $50,000 or greater.
- The Gift Officer is also responsible for working with the Market President, Foundation, Foundation Board of Directors, and local Clinical and Executive Leadership to assist with cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of assigned gift prospects and donors.
- This position functions as a fundraising generalist, with particular emphasis given to securing mid-level gifts to support the programs and services provided by Mercy Health Lima.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Social Sciences, or Public Health.
- 1-3 years fundraising experience with academic and/or healthcare environments preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively represent the Foundation to external audiences.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to create clear and concise reports that can be easily understood by internal and external stakeholders.
- Creativity and demonstrated success in personally cultivating, soliciting, stewarding prospects and volunteers and ultimately securing gifts.
- Knowledge of planned gifts and strategies and the ability to identify planned giving opportunities among major gift prospects.
- Ability to set and manage multiple priorities.
- Requires strong proficiency with computers and software, including, but not limited to Raisers’ Edge and Microsoft Office.
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
