Find your calling at Mercy!

The Senior Development Officer works closely with the Executive Director to design and execute a comprehensive development strategy for major and planned gift prospects for the regional Mercy Health Foundations. This position solicits for hospital programs capital campaign gifts and ongoing fundraising efforts. This individual will work with Mercy physicians as part of the grateful patient program. This position performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree.
Experience: Minimum three to five years of successful principal and major gifts experience.

Preferred Experience: Demonstrate experience in effectively working with all levels of leadership and staff. Demonstrate success in soliciting major gifts (gifts of $10,000+). Experience securing philanthropic support for ahospital or health system

Preferred Certification/Registration: CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive).
Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrable knowledge of the principals and best practices associated with major gift fundraising

• Possesses strong analytical skills

• Strategic approach to problem-solving

• Personable presence, demeanor and the desire to work face-to-face with the external community, including volunteers and donor prospects

• Outstanding commitment to customer service

• Willingness and ability to learn and utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Raiser's Edge

• Strong attention to detail, with an outstanding ability to multi-task

• Initiates and has the ability to work independently.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

 

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.