Senior Philanthropy Officer

Job Description - Senior Philanthropy Officer (26166533)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Hartford-80 Seymour Street (10008)

Job

: Non-Medical

Organization

: Hartford HealthCare Corp.

Job Posting

: Nov 12, 2026

Senior Philanthropy Officer - (26166533)

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Senior Philanthropy Officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and planned gift prospects and donors in support of Hartford HealthCare's mission, strategic priorities, patient care initiatives, research, capital projects, and overall fundraising goals of $50M+ annually. This role manages a portfolio of high-capacity donors and works closely with hospital leadership, physicians, foundation staff, and volunteers to secure transformational philanthropic support. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Working with the Director of Philanthropy and Philanthropy Leadership, develop and incorporate strategic and creative ways to broaden and further strengthen major gifts activities.

• Responsible for direct solicitation securing major gifts of 5-6 figures, handling a robust fundraising portfolio of donors, and reaching out to prospects who have the capacity to increase their giving to seven figure gifts.

• Responsible for developing targeted strategies for major gift solicitation as merited in alignment with hospital and Hartford HealthCare's strategic philanthropic priorities.

• Responsible for the development and management of a portfolio of approximately 150 mid-level and major gift donors and demonstrate effectiveness in soliciting prospects in order to garner increased support and advancement to a higher level.

• Solicit, cultivate and steward prospects in a portfolio and effectively manage relationships.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Business, Marketing or related field

Experience:

• 5+ years of professional development or related experience.

• Significant development experience in direct solicitation securing major gifts of 5-6 figures.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements :

• Demonstrated success in soliciting gifts from individuals

• Knowledge of healthcare philanthropy, including grateful patient programs and clinician engagement

• Data-driven with experience leveraging CRM systems and analytics for pipeline management and forecasting

• Strong executive presence with excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation capabilities

• Collaborative and team-oriented, with demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and build lasting relationships

• Unwavering commitment to ensuring the highest standards of donor stewardship

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Work Locations

:

80 Seymour Street (10008)

80 Seymour Street

Hartford 06102

Standard Hours Per Week: 40

Full-time (40 hours)

Shift Details: Monday-Friday