Officer-Major Gifts

About The Role

NGHS Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Northeast Georgia Health System. NGHS Foundation is a volunteer driven and supported program. The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) develops, maintains and manages a portfolio of 50-70 prospects. MGO will be responsible for securing major gifts to the Foundation of $10,000 and higher. MGO will create and maintain written strategies for managed prospects in their portfolio resulting in the eventual solicitation of major gifts to the Foundation. In partnership with the Foundation Donor Relations Officer, the MGO will provide guidance for the creation of solicitation proposals for potential gifts and developing associated story, signage, recognition and dedication events where appropriate for major gift donors. The MGO manages relationships with potential donors and existing donors to ensure successful fundraising. MGO follows the NGHS Core Values which are essential to this position and the Foundation's work to develop long-term relationships and partnerships to promote the community's support of NGHS, and fulfills the essential tasks and responsibilities specific to this position as identified in the job description.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications :

Educational Requirements :

Minimum Experience : Minimum of three (3) - five (5) years direct fundraising, preferably in a healthcare, education or other non-profit setting. Other related experience in similar industries with transferrable skills will be considered.

Other : Previous business development, sales, marketing or related experience will be considered.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Licensure or other certifications : CFRE

Preferred Educational Requirements : Bachelors degree in Business, Non-profit Management, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or other related field

Preferred Experience :

Other :

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Suite products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and possesses a working knowledge of Blackbaud's Raisers Edge or other fundraising / donor management systems
• Project Management and Budgeting experience desirable
• Strategic planning experience desirable
• Base knowledge of the principles of individual fundraising and relationship development
• Communicates effectively, including active listening as well as strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be adept in interpersonal communication and relationship building
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Promotes and values teamwork; ability and desire to work and support a professional team atmosphere
• Ability to be self-directed and work under pressure in a fast-paced, goal oriented environment
• Strives for continuous improvement, adapts to change, always seeks to be better tomorrow than today
• Must have the capacity to work sympathetically with individuals possessing many different points of view
• Conveys a positive and professional image at all times, ensuring the highest professional ethical standards
• Ability to deal effectively with donors, volunteers and general public in a professional and courteous manner

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

Physical Demands

Working at NGHS means being part of something special : a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS : Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.