What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Officer II position at Firelands Health Careers?
Position Highlights:
- Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.
- Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career.
- Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more.
About Firelands Health:
Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region.
Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve.
Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference.
What You Will Do:
The Development Officer / Events and Major is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive annual giving/events program and major gifts program designed to increase philanthropic support for Firelands Regional Medical Center. This role focuses on cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors—particularly event sponsors and major donor prospects—while planning and executing high-impact fundraising events that advance the organization’s mission.
What You Will Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred.
- 5 years of experience in fundraising, annual giving, event planning, or related nonprofit roles.
- Demonstrated success in planning and executing fundraising events and securing sponsorships.
- Experience managing donor portfolios and cultivating philanthropic relationships.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience with donor databases and data analysis preferred.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and engage effectively with donors, volunteers, and team members.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills.
- Passion for advancing healthcare and community well-being.