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Provides leadership for all campaign, major gifts, and related development program priorities. Manage a portfolio of 100-150 donors with capacity to give $25,000 and above. Works directly with advancement services to identify and cultivate potential donors. Works with stewardship to develop and implement tactics to manage and steward major gifts. Serves as a member of the development team, participating and contributing to work processes and innovative strategies.

Job Duties

• Performs duties of a principal gift fundraiser, including cultivating donor relationships, soliciting gifts, and ensuring stewardship. Develops strategies with an assigned specific service line physician-in-chief/Chairs to grow the pipeline and develop physician alignment within a culture of philanthropy.
• Develops relationships with community members, donors, supporters, patients, and network colleagues.
• Collaborates with fundraising teams to maximize opportunities and identify potential sources for funding.
• Engages prospects and donors through education and cultivation and provides up-to-date network information for transparency.
• Manages a portfolio of prospects and donors to maximize fundraising revenue.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years Fundraising in a health care environment. and
• Previous experience as a major gift fundraiser.
• Desire to work as a team member.
• Knowledge and understanding of local hospital community issues.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a large, complex organization.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient in BlackBaud/Raiser's Edge software.
• Superior analytic and strong intuitive skills.

• Master’s Degree

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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