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Senior Major Gifts Officer

Legacy Health
Vancouver, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026
Our donors make it possible to fulfill the Legacy mission of making life better for others. As a planned giving/major gifts officer, you recognize the importance of donor generosity, and you work hard to build, cultivate and nurture a donor base. If you believe this is an opportunity in which you could thrive, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

Senior Major Gifts Officer- Salmon Creek Medical Center

The Senior Major Gifts Officer serves as a key development team member and active participant in reaching established goals and objectives of their assigned foundation or programs through physician engagement, board/volunteer and donor management. Responsibilities include managing an annual portfolio of prospects capable of making principal ($250,000 ) and major gifts ($25,000 ), prospect identification, cultivation and stewardship.

Works with Legacy leaders, trustees and physicians on gift approach strategies. Prepares contact reports and appropriate follow-up materials in consultation with communications department and prepares proposals for prospects regarding appropriate gift instruments. Works closely with philanthropy leadership to build a Foundation board and other fundraising councils, as appropriate, of prominent community leaders and philanthropists.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required, preferably in business, communications or liberal arts.

Experience

Minimum of eight years of experience in major gift fundraising, preferably in health care, academic medicine or higher education. Extensive experience in sales (8 years) may be substituted for fundraising experience.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Commitment to healthcare.

Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.

Ability to work as an effective member of a team.

Creative and analytical skills.

Financial planning skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Proficiency with database utilization and modern office software.

Licensure

Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) preferred.

Pay Range

USD $55.01 - USD $81.97 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

Salary : $55 - $82

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