Major Gift Officer

About Children’s Minnesota Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. Department Overview Children's Hospitals and Clinics Foundation department is the fundraising arm of Children's. Gifts to the Foundation support treatment programs, provide support for patients and families, fund medical research, and raise awareness of pediatric health issues throughout the community. Position Summary The Major Gift Officer is responsible for securing gifts and managing relationships through the donor cycle for donors and prospective donors. These gifts include blended gifts such as current use annual gifts as well as major, planned and principal gifts. She/he will have responsibility for meeting a specific individual revenue target by aligning the interests of donors with the needs of Children's Minnesota. She/he will serve as a liaison to a higher volume core clinical area(s). She/he may also be assigned to project work and may serve as secondary relationship manager for key volunteers. The Major Gift Officer will manage a portfolio of donors and have at least 12-15 meaningful donor meetings per month. They will secure at least $1M annually. License/Certification/Registration required? No Education: *Bachelor's degree or higher, with a focus in fundraising, marketing, sales or other applicable disciplines. Experience: *A minimum of 3-5 years in fundraising or related experience. Non-profit background a plus with a minimum of one year of major gift fundraising; a proven track record of soliciting and closing gifts at the $100,000 plus level preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: *Build new and long-term relationships with prospects, donors, medical and other hospital staff, and volunteers *Articulate the importance of pediatric healthcare to donors/prospects *Think strategically and work independently *Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and multi-task *Experience with Raiser's Edge a plus *Creative, resourceful and intuitively driven *Superior verbal and written communications skills *Organized, detailed oriented, with strong follow through *Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office) Physical Demands Please click here to view the Physical Demands The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs. In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Apply To This Job