MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER - ASPIRUS HEALTH FOUNDATION

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital in Stevens Point, WI is seeking a MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER to join our ASPIRUS HEALTH FOUNDATION team!

The full-time Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is responsible for systematically identifying, qualifying, and managing a pool of 100-150 leadership giving prospects, and successfully soliciting major and/or planned gifts. The MGO will collaborate with other members of the development team, the Vice President of System Philanthropy, Board of Directors, and system leadership to support Aspirus Health in its efforts to provide high quality healthcare in the communities it serves.

HOURS: Full-Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every 2 weeks.

*Travel to WI Rapids office as needed.

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Required.
• Five to seven years progressive work experience related to frontline major or planned giving fundraising.
• Demonstrated experience in cultivating and soliciting prospects capable of five- and six-figure gifts.
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) preferred.
• Proven track record of building donor engagement, closing gifts in the five-, six- and seven- figure range and upgrading donors. Healthcare fundraising experience preferred.
• Experience in planned giving and major gift capital campaigns preferred.
• Creativity and an ability to inspire performance and donor engagement.
• Ability to identify gift opportunities that match donor interests and support system needs, develop written proposals and other donor communications.
• A high degree of professionalism and a level of ethics in all activities and the ability to maintain client and donor confidentiality.
• Some travel and valid Wisconsin driver’s license is required.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Proficiency in donor database utilization (ie Bloomerang, Donor Perfect or Raiser’s Edge) highly preferred.
• Strong customer relations and excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with public speaking.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with team members, internal customers, high-level staff, and external supporters.
• This position is an on-site role. Candidates must be available to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Annual competencies as required by Aspirus and/or various regulatory agencies based on entity and/or job position.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital is a fully accredited acute-care facility, offering expert, personalized care for residents of Stevens Point and Portage County. With more than 200 physicians, Stevens Point Hospital/Clinics and our medical group provides a comprehensive set of acute-care options, including both innovative and proven treatment plans. Our broad range of services include all major specialties, emergency medicine, urgent care, surgery, ICU/CCU, diagnostic radiology, rehabilitation, sports medicine, occupational and behavioral health, pathology, and sleep diagnostics. To learn more about Stevens Point click the following link: here.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

About the Stevens Point Community

Conveniently located in the center of the state, the Stevens Point area is a recreational playground in the heart of central Wisconsin. Whether you're on the water or on land, from paddling the backwaters and sloughs or exploring 27-miles of the Green Circle Trail, adventure is calling your name. The fun continues by visiting local breweries, walking through local farmer's markets, and eating in distinct restaurants. Get to know the local arts & culture scene, inspired by the natural beauty of the area. Explore and purchase art from the blossoming artist community in numerous galleries.

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