Now Hiring - Lead-Development Officer Full Time Detroit in Detroit, MI
Lead-Development Officer Full Time Detroit in Detroit, MI
Henry Ford Health is growing its fundraising team and is looking to fill a leadership position with an experienced major gift fundraiser and leader. This position will enjoy the excitement of playing a significant role in a comprehensive fundraising campaign. This campaign will support a variety of new projects including the $250 million research building being constructed in partnership with Michigan State University and the $1.8 billion flagship academic medical center in Detroit. This position will be the lead fundraiser for a major service line or hospital and will also provide leadership to other major gift officer(s). This assignment will provide substantial opportunity for fundraising success and career growth. A competitive compensation package will be commensurate with experience. The Lead Development Officer will be responsible for securing major gifts ($50,000 commitments and above) for Henry Ford Health. The Lead Development Officer works closely with Development Office staff, Department/Program leadership, physician leadership, volunteers, and donor advisors to identify prospects and develop solicitation strategies for major gift prospects.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops and implements fundraising plans for Heart and Vascular as their primary clinical area plus other assigned areas within Henry Ford as opportunities arise.
2. Fundraising plans are focused on moving donors towards making a major gift commitment of $50,000 and above through prospect discovery, engagement, cultivation, proposal creation, solicitation, and stewardship. Experience securing six figure and seven-figure gifts is required.
3. Activities are planned and accomplished through collaborative teamwork with the centralized Development Office as the positions are a key driver of the overall annual philanthropic goal of $50+ million.
4. Solicits donations primarily from individuals and family foundations but may at times also work with grant making foundations and corporations.
5. Works with leadership of assigned area(s) to identify, vet and approve strategic giving opportunities that are aligned with priorities and that typically include capital, endowment, research, and programmatic needs.
6. Maintains and enhances professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
7. Responsible for leading a team comprised of one or more Senior Development Officers or Development Officers, providing guidance and mentorship while empowering team members to reach their personal and professional goals.
8. Performs other responsibilities or assignments as required
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree from four-year College.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in major gift fundraising, planned gift fundraising or related sales experience required.
- Experience securing six-figure and seven-figure gifts required.
- Experience in raising high six-figure and seven (7) figure gifts preferred.
- Leadership or direct management experience within a development or sales organization preferred.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a
$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites
including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and
other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system
now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one
of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the
health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s
major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and
remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical
education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing
in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,
pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visit [please apply online]
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry
Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Henry Ford Health
10000+ Employees
1915
Health Care Services & Hospitals
Healthcare
https://www.henryford.com
$5 to $10 billion (USD)
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