Leadership Gifts Officer

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Job Type : Regular

Time Type : Full time

Work Shift : Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status : Exempt

This position will be based out of Burlington, MA, and will operate on a hybrid schedule.

The Leadership Gifts Officer is responsible for the growth, outreach, engagement, and increased participation in the higher levels of the Annual Fund - consisting of donors and prospects with the capacity to make gifts of $1,000+ and more. The Officer will build engagement and interest in supporting Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) Member Hospitals with prospective major gift donors in line with divisional, institutional, and campaign priorities. The role includes setting measurable goals annually related to fundraising, discovery calls, and face-to-face meetings to build the pipeline.

Job Description :

Essential Responsibilities :

• Manage a prospect pool of donors, securing annual or multi-year gifts. Qualify, cultivate, and solicit donations at the leadership level ($1,000+), collaborating with colleagues and volunteers.
• Participate in prospect pool development and assignment strategies with the Leadership Gifts and Prospect Management teams.
• Conduct discovery calls to engage and educate individuals with potential to give, fostering their understanding of philanthropy's impact.
• Complete face-to-face meetings to educate, engage, and cultivate prospects for increased giving.
• Work closely with major gifts staff to engage prospects across various centers of excellence, aiming to transition them for further cultivation and major gift philanthropy.
• Participate in events and programs to support development activities, utilizing these to advance solicitations and qualify prospects.
• Manage former major gift prospects to maximize their participation in leadership giving, acting as liaison between the Office of Philanthropy and BILH divisions.
• Stay informed of industry best practices through networking, research, and professional development to improve the leadership gifts program.
• Participate in at least one professional development activity annually, resources permitting.
• Assist in other development activities, maintaining high professional standards and discretion in sensitive matters.

Required Qualifications :

Competencies :

As a healthcare organization, Beth Israel Lahey Health requires staff vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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