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Beebe Medical Foundation engages the community in providing philanthropic support to Beebe Health Care in Sussex County, Delaware to ensure that Beebe Healthcare delivers exceptional, compassionate, and accessible care across Sussex County and beyond. The Gift Officer is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of major gift prospects to secure major gifts and sustain long-term philanthropic relationships. Reporting to the SVP Chief Philanthropy Officer, the Gift Officer designs and executes cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that advance Beebe Medical Foundation’s philanthropic goals.
Job Responsibility
Manage a portfolio of 125+ major gift prospects/donors including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Develop and implement individualized engagement strategies to move prospects through the donor lifecycle toward major commitments
Personally secure major gifts through face-to-face and virtual solicitations
prepare compelling proposals and tailored asks
Collaborate with members of the Foundation team, the Board of Directors and Board of Ambassadors to build and enhance relationships and create donor-centered cases for support
Lead Beebe Medical Foundation’s planned giving initiatives, offering donors opportunities for various planned and estate legacy gifts
Work closely with Beebe Healthcare leadership in assigned healthcare service lines to follow up on grateful patient referrals, understand funding needs, and identify prospective donors
Research and analyze prospect capacity and philanthropic history
maintain accurate prospect/donor records and pipeline activity in the donor database
Coordinate moves management and prepare briefs for leadership and volunteer solicitors
coach or accompany executive/board members on solicitations as needed
Create and deliver donor cultivation events, private briefings, site visits, appeals and stewardship activities for healthcare service lines and Beebe Medical Foundation funding priorities
Contribute to annual major gift strategy, revenue forecasting, and departmental planning
meet or exceed individual fundraising targets and activity metrics
Ensure compliance with gift acceptance policies, donor intent, and confidentiality standards
Requirements
A minimum of 5 years of progressive major gift fundraising experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, higher education, arts, or similar environment
Proven track record securing consistent six-figure gifts or larger and meeting revenue goals
Known for developing deep and lasting relationships among many different stakeholders
Experience managing a prospect portfolio and using moves management principles
Strong major gift solicitation, relationship-building, and stewardship skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
ability to craft compelling proposals, briefing materials, and stewardship reports
Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud) and MS Office Workspace
Ability to travel locally and regionally
flexible schedule for evening/weekend donor events