Sr Philanthropy Officer

General Summary of Position
Plans and executes the high-end individual gifts program. Responsible for major gift strategy and execution, principal gifts, and planned gifts. Works with those most invested in philanthropy in close collaboration with the Foundation board members, senior hospital staff, physicians, nurses, administrators, and outside key contacts such as financial advisors and legal advisors. Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors with the capacity to make significant philanthropic investments in MedStar.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzes the current program and develop strategies for maximizing Return on Investment.
• Builds strategic partnerships with those most invested in philanthropy (foundation and operating boards, physician leaders, executive team, auxiliary and volunteers, past donors and others who have influence within the MedStar community).
• Coordinates closely with MedStar Philanthropy Services for the implementation of shared services in sustained giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, grants and development back-office operational support.
• Develops a physician engagement and grateful patient program, incorporating weekly interactions with his/her portfolio of physicians and clinicians, and their support staff.
• Develops moves management plans for prospective donors, strategies for engaging with all constituents, and a stewardship program for MedStar's most generous and loyal benefactors.
• Identifies funding opportunities and develops cases for support.
• Implements a robust referral and prospect identification system, which may include techniques such as grateful patient gatherings and receptions.
• Manages a personal portfolio of physician partners, qualified prospects and donors.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field strongly preferred or
• Significant relevant years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree preferred

Experience

• 5-7 years Experience in philanthropy, ideally within a health system setting required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated success in soliciting, negotiating, and closing gifts. Experience with planned giving. Knowledge of Raiser's Edge fundraising software. Strong organizational skills. Acumen to engage and support senior leadership, staff, and volunteers in fundraising. A high level of professionalism, creativity, and integrity coupled with an ability to earn the confidence of a wide range of constituencies and develop relationships with key stakeholders.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person