Grateful Patient Fundraiser

Company Description Bronson Healthcare is the leading healthcare system and largest employer in southwest Michigan, with over 9,000 employees, more than 1,500 medical staff members, and 747 licensed beds. The system provides a full continuum of care—from primary to critical care—across more than 100 locations, offering diverse career paths and clinical environments. Key member organizations include Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek, Bronson LakeView Hospital, Bronson South Haven Hospital, Bronson Medical Group, Bronson at Home, Bronson Commons, Bronson Athletic Club, Bronson Wellness Center, and the Bronson Health Foundation. Bronson emphasizes community health, patient-centered care, and positive workplace culture, and more information is available at bronsonhealth.com and bronsonpositivity.com.

Role :The Grateful Patient Fundraiser is a relationship-driven development professional responsible for helping build and grow Bronson Health Foundation’s grateful patient fundraising program. Reporting to the Senior Director of Major Gifts & Legacy Giving, this role plays a key part in identifying, engaging, cultivating, and stewarding patients and families who have experienced exceptional care and are inspired to give back through philanthropy.

This position partners closely with physicians, nurses, clinical leaders, and Foundation colleagues to create meaningful donor experiences that connect gratitude for care with philanthropic impact. The Grateful Patient Fundraiser will manage a portfolio of prospects and donors capable of making annual, mid-level, and future major gifts while helping establish scalable strategies, processes, and partnerships that strengthen the Foundation’s long-term fundraising pipeline.

This is a highly collaborative and externally focused role that requires emotional intelligence, professionalism, relationship-building skills, and sensitivity in working with patients and families in a healthcare environment.