Director of Major Gifts / Fund Development General

Director Of Major Gifts

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St. Vincents Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children.

St. Vincents is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systems second-largest hospital.

Job Summary

The Director of Major Gifts leads the strategy and execution of major gift fundraising efforts in partnership with the Vice President of Philanthropy and key system leaders. This role focuses on advancing the mission and goals of the philanthropy program by enhancing donor engagement and driving revenue growth. The Director is primarily responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing major gifts to support SVMC and the Fairfield Region, while also overseeing a broad range of fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

1. Fundraising and Portfolio Management

Will independently perform identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts prospects of $10,000+ to include 6-7 figure gifts.

Build a portfolio of 100+ prospects and strategically manage relationships to close major gift solicitations, annual giving and planned giving.

Responsible to lead initiative to grow the Grateful Patient Program and Planned Giving Program by overseeing the partnering efforts and success of Philanthropy with Medical Staff, encouraging and tracking Medical Staff efforts to identify and help introduce prospective donors of major gifts and by involving the President and CEO, the Vice President, Philanthropy and other Administration / Medical Staff leaders.

Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects that align with the strategic needs and priorities of SVMC.

Proactively engage leadership to identify needs and priorities.

Cultivate relationships with Medical Staff, working alongside the VP to raise awareness on requesting funds.

Write gift proposals to high-net-worth individuals, corporations and foundations for multi-year pledges with specific requests for supporting strategic priorities & programs.

2. Leadership & Strategic Initiatives

Responsible for staff management; directly supervises and ensures the best success of the Associate Director of Corporate & Community Relations. Includes all goal setting and strategic planning, quarterly goals meetings, performance evaluations and coaching / mentoring.

In partnership with the VP, track and report fundraising progress in team meetings and as needed for leadership to ensure fundraising success.

Collaborate with staff to facilitate the identification and design of funding opportunities.

Develop annual and individual strategic plan including goals and objectives.

3. Strategy & Planning

Work closely with VP and leadership to help develop strategy for the foundations next fundraising campaign.

Collaborates with management on identification of fundraising goals. Develop and implement plans for capital and major fundraising activities.

Cultivate and build relationships with prospects (including high net worth individuals, philanthropic foundations and corporations) and make requests for major gifts.

4. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned such as event support.

Qualifications

Education :

Bachelors Degree. Masters degree preferred.

Experience :

Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, project management, or comparable fields.

7 to 10 years preferred.

501c3 preferred.

Supervisory experience.

Raisers Edge preferred.

Experience working in Fairfield County CT highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements :

Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods and standards.

Ability to support through example, H3W leadership behavior.

Ability to successfully raise significant charitable gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Excellent interpersonal skills, and superb oral and written communication skills.

Must be an outstanding communicator and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal skills; and the ability to work collegially and interact effectively with a diverse constituency.

Proficiency in MS Office.

Fundraising software experience, Raisers Edge DB preferred.

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Committed to nursing excellence, St. Vincents Medical Center in Bridgeport is a twice-designated Magnet hospital. With more than 3,200 employees, it includes a 473-bed teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility and special needs services for adults and children.

St. Vincents is also a Level 2 Trauma Center, certified by the American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma.

Now part of Hartford HealthCare, it is the fastest growing hospital in the state providing more advanced surgical procedures and expanding access to care. A large provider group, comprised of the regions foremost experts, provides convenient patient access from Stamford to Milford and nearly everywhere in between. Founded in 1903, St. Vincents remains steadfast in its mission to provide compassionate, personalized care to the community.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work / life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.