Major Gifts Officer

Key Responsibilities

Major Gift Fundraising & Portfolio Management

• Manage and actively cultivate a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
• Develop and execute individualized donor engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Conduct donor visits, discovery meetings, and relationship-building activities designed to advance philanthropic commitments.
• Secure major gifts in partnership with Foundation leadership, physicians, executives, and board members.
• Build meaningful donor relationships that align philanthropic interests with Bronson Health Foundation priorities.

Donor Strategy & Relationship Development

• Identify, qualify, and advance prospective donors through the major gift pipeline.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Major Gifts & Legacy Giving and other fundraising colleagues to develop coordinated donor strategies.
• Support opportunities for blended and legacy giving conversations as appropriate.
• Ensure timely stewardship, donor recognition, and follow-up activities that strengthen engagement and retention.

Grateful Patient & Community Engagement

• Support grateful patient fundraising initiatives through collaboration with physicians, clinical teams, and operational leaders.
• Build relationships with community members, volunteers, and philanthropic stakeholders to increase awareness and engagement opportunities.
• Represent the Foundation at donor meetings, events, community functions, and stewardship activities.

Collaboration & Organizational Partnership

• Partner with Foundation leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to identify strategic funding priorities and donor opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with communications, events, advancement services, and leadership teams to support donor engagement efforts.
• Prepare donor briefings, meeting materials, proposals, and stewardship communications.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely donor records, contact reports, and pipeline activity within the CRM system.
• Track portfolio activity, donor movement, and fundraising progress toward established goals.
• Utilize donor data and analytics to support strategic decision-making and relationship management practices.
• Ensure compliance with Foundation policies, fundraising standards, and confidentiality expectations.

Strategic Impact

• Increase major gift pipeline development and annual philanthropic revenue growth.
• Strengthen donor engagement and stewardship practices that deepen long-term philanthropic relationships.
• Support campaign readiness through disciplined donor cultivation, qualification, and relationship management.
• Expand philanthropic engagement among grateful patients, families, physicians, and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to a high-performing culture of relationship-based fundraising and donor-centered philanthropy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred  
• Minimum of 2-5 years of fundraising, advancement, sales, business development, or relationship management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence philanthropic or business outcomes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment.
• High level of professionalism, emotional intelligence, discretion, and donor sensitivity.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

• Healthcare philanthropy, higher education, nonprofit fundraising, or mission-driven organizational experience.
• Experience managing donor or client portfolios.
• Familiarity with fundraising CRM systems and donor engagement strategies.
• Exposure to major gifts, grateful patient fundraising, or campaign fundraising initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Relationship-oriented professional with a passion for mission-driven fundraising and community impact.
• Strong communicator who builds trust and credibility with donors, physicians, leaders, and colleagues.
• Self-motivated and disciplined with the ability to manage donor portfolios and fundraising activity independently.
• Collaborative team member who thrives in a growing

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Working Conditions

• Evening and weekend responsibilities associated with Foundation events, donor engagement activities, and campaign functions.
• Travel between Bronson facilities and community locations as needed.

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Why This Role Matters

The Major Gift Officer plays a vital role in advancing Bronson Health Foundation’s mission by helping secure the philanthropic resources necessary to support exceptional patient care, healthcare innovation, advanced technology, clinical excellence, and community health initiatives. As healthcare systems face increasing financial pressures and evolving community needs, philanthropy has become an increasingly important source of strategic investment and transformational impact.

This role directly contributes to the Foundation’s ability to build meaningful and lasting relationships with donors, grateful patients, families, and community leaders who are inspired to make a difference through philanthropy. Through thoughtful donor engagement, disciplined relationship management, and personalized fundraising strategies, the Major Gift Officer helps create a sustainable pipeline of philanthropic support that strengthens Bronson’s future.

The Major Gift Officer also plays an important role in supporting campaign readiness and fostering a culture of philanthropy across the health system. By partnering with physicians, clinicians, executives, and volunteers, this position helps connect donor passions with opportunities that improve lives, advance healthcare delivery, and create lasting impact throughout the communities Bronson serves.

This role is more than fundraising—it is about building trusted relationships, inspiring generosity, and helping donors invest in a healthier future for patients and families across the region.