Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Major Gift Officer - Foundation - Hybrid Facility Telecommute Job Locations US-TX-Houston Category Professional Position Type Full-Time Department Foundation Administration Shift 1st - Day Overview

At Houston Methodist, the Major Gift Officer position is responsible for accelerated targets to help build the major gifts pipeline through the active management and development of potential major gift donors. This position cultivates relationships with high-capacity donors for Foundation programs, and a service line. Primary focus for the Major Gift Officer position will be on qualifying high net worth prospective donors in order to achieve and sustain annual philanthropic support targets to Houston Methodist. This position oversees and leads fundraising initiatives for a service line, partnering with key executive leadership and physicians to achieve goals. The Major Gift Officer position is responsible for strategic management and negotiation for various disciplines and case development. Leads volunteer task forces and/or councils. This position develops compelling cases for support for, creates and manages volunteer task forces and councils and works with the events team to create and populate high-profile events.

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HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.Practices the Caring and Serving ModelDelivers personalized service using HM Service StandardsProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given jobDisplays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principlesActively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintains a portfolio of high-level prospective contributors to HM, including individuals, foundations and corporations as defined by Houston Methodist..Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards contributors and prospective contributors for major gifts in all ranges.Coordinates and partners with the Volunteer Relations and Special Events. departments to support strategic enlistment and use of councils, volunteers and events for HM and assists with events that support key volunteer and donor pipeline development.Interfaces with Development Communications & Donor Marketing to support strategic donor communications and information distribution to contributors and potential contributors. Collaborates on the development of fundraising materials and naming opportunities to use in the solicitation process.Interacts with appropriate Foundation staff to facilitate preparation of grant proposals, acknowledgement letters, gift agreements, solicitation materials and stewardship reports for contributors in portfolio.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Independently partners with physician leaders and operational executives throughout the organization to achieve defined goalsServes as the liaison to designated Centers of Excellence, service lines or other key programs within the system at the direction of Foundation leadership. Actively engages stakeholders in the development and achievement of strategic initiatives. Mentors and serves as a role model for more junior development officers.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensures ethical compliance, as defined by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and all Foundation and Houston Methodist gift-related and administrative policies. Follows Business Practice standards for Fundraising performance.Documents results of all substantive contacts with donors for team lead review and critique and maintains documentation on a timely basis to be input by closing of each respective month, including contact reports, outlining donor strategies, proposal development and submissions per month.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Achieves minimum agreed upon annual fundraising targets in dollars raised, contacts and solicitations.Manages time effectively to meets established goals, adjusting to competing priorities and shifting business needs. Drives timelines for solicitation and reporting. Achieves or exceeds target proposal success rate.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops and maintains relationships inside and outside of the organization that enhance the organization's ability to integrate donors and potential donors into the community.Develops and executes innovative strategies for obtaining high level major gift donations and donor recognition and stewardship.Collaborates with physicians and Development Communication staff in crafting effective proposals to support and grow major gifts and annual giving programs as appropriate.Proactively manages own professional development.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Eight years' experience in institutional advancement, preferably in a complex health care institution, and direct fundraising experienceThree years of direct fundraising experience as a major gift officer at Houston Methodist may qualify candidateExtensive major gifts fundraising experience as defined by Houston Methodist preferred License/Certification

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

N/A KSA/ Supplemental Data

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesProven ability to solicit and secure major gifts as defined by department goalsAbility to work effectively with physician leaders and operational executives throughout the organizationAbility to lead meetings, conversations and present with authorityDemonstrated initiative in managing projects and communication with stakeholdersEffective and influential oral and written communications and presentation skills when working with physician leadership, administrators and peersProven ability to interact professionally with prospective donorsAbility to cultivate new and lasting relationships

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

Uniform NoScrubs NoBusiness professional YesOther (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area YesMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes Company Profile

Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.  HM consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area.  HM also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities.  Overall, HM employs over 25,000 employees.   Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.

 

In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6,333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services’ consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.

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