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*Description*

*Summary:*

The Leadership Gifts Officer manages a portfolio of up to 125 prospects at the $2,500+ level including all qualification, cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation activities that contribute to a network-wide goal of $35M+ across seven hospitals in western Connecticut and upper Hudson Valley region. The individual will be responsible for $500K+ in annual fund and leadership giving commitments. Additionally, he/she will serve as a liaison to administration, medical and nursing leadership at the Hospitals.

*Responsibilities:*

* Qualifies, manages, cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of up to 125 annual/LGO level donors.

* Creates a plan and implements strategic initiatives as part of a team to increase gifts revenue from individuals, the local business community and grant funders.

* Supports annual Physician and Employee Campaigns. Responsible for presenting at department meetings, soliciting and stewarding donors and helping prepare staff for outreach and solicitations.

* Works in partnership with physicians and clinical staff to determine grateful patients to support the Hospitals.

* Assists Foundation staff with cultivation, stewardship and fundraising events.

* Works with annual fund colleagues and Director of Leadership Gifts & Physician Engagement to qualify prospective donors, retain donors, and move donors up the giving pipeline to the Navigator�s Program ($10k annually) and above.

* Works with Dir. Systems and Analytics to identify suspects and prospects to ensure a steady stream of new donors for the Hospitals.

* Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

* Demonstrates ability to operate the Blackbaud system on a regular basis to record all outreach, proposals, and solicitation and stewardship activities with assigned prospects.

* Models and maintains Nuvance Health values.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

*Education and Experience Requirements: *

This position requires a minimum formal education of Bachelors Degree and minimum of two-year job-related experience preferably in a health care setting. Proven track record of fundraising success and ability to work in a highly ethical team environment.

*Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:*

* Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

* Ability to manage time effectively and multi-task.

* Relevant nonprofit fundraising with experience in development and planned giving strategies.

* Strong interpersonal skills to interact courteously and effectively with co-workers, donors, volunteers, and key hospital physicians, clinical staff and leaders.

* Work collegially as part of a large and very collaborative team.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as organizational skills.

* Note: this position does not require clinical competencies.

*License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:*

* None required

Company: Danbury & New Milford Found

Org Unit: 625

Department: DHNMH FDN General & Admin

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $40.43 - $55.10 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.