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Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticutu2019s most comprehensive healthcare network. St. Vincentu2019s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincentu2019s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemu2019s second-largest hospital. Job Summary: The Director of Major Gifts leads the strategy and execution of major gift fundraising efforts in partnership with the Vice President of Philanthropy and key system leaders. This role focuses on advancing the mission and goals of the philanthropy program by enhancing donor engagement and driving revenue growth. The Director is primarily responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing major gifts to support SVMC and the Fairfield Region, while also overseeing a broad range of fundraising initiatives. Responsibilities: 1. Fundraising and Portfolio Management u00b7 Will independently perform identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts prospects of $10,000 to include 6-7 figure gifts u00b7 Build a portfolio of 100 prospects and strategically manage relationships to close major gift solicitations, annual giving and planned giving. u00b7 Responsible to lead initiative to grow the Grateful Patient Program and Planned Giving Program by overseeing the partnering efforts and success of Philanthropy with Medical Staff, encouraging and tracking Medical Staff efforts to identify and help introduce prospective donors of major gifts and by involving the President and CEO, the Vice President, Philanthropy and other Administration / Medical Staff leaders. u00b7 Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects that align with the strategic needs and priorities of SVMC. u00b7 Proactively engage leadership to identify needs and priorities. u00b7 Cultivate relationships with Medical Staff, working alongside the VP to raise awareness on requesting funds. u00b7 Write gift proposals to high-net-worth individuals, corporations and foundations for multi-year pledges with specific requests for supporting strategic priorities & programs. 2. Leadership & Strategic Initiatives u00b7 Responsible for staff management; directly supervises and ensures the best success of the Associate Director of Corporate & Community Relations. Includes all goal setting and strategic planning, quarterly goals meetings, performance evaluations and coaching/mentoring. u00b7 In partnership with the VP, track and report fundraising progress in team meetings and as needed for leadership to ensure fundraising success. u00b7 Collaborate with staff to facilitate the identification and design of funding opportunities. u00b7 Develop annual and individual strategic plan including goals and objectives. 3. Strategy & Planning u00b7 Work closely with VP and leadership to help develop strategy for the foundations next fundraising campaign. u00b7 Collaborates with management on identification of fundraising goals. Develop and implement plans for capital and major fundraising activities. u00b7 Cultivate and build relationships with prospects (including high net worth individuals, philanthropic foundations and corporations) and make requests for major gifts. 4. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned such as event support. Education: u00b7 Bacheloru2019s Degree. Masteru2019s degree preferred. Experience: u00b7 Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, project management, or comparable fields. u00b7 7 to 10 years preferred. u00b7 501c3 preferred. u00b7 Supervisory experience. u00b7 Raiseru2019s Edge preferred. u00b7 Experience working in Fairfield County CT highly preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements u00b7 Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods and standards. u00b7 Ability to support through example, H3W leadership behavior. u00b7 Ability to successfully raise significant charitable gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. u00b7 Excellent interpersonal skills, and superb oral and written communication skills. u00b7 Must be an outstanding communicator and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal skills; and the ability to work collegially and interact effectively with a diverse constituency. u00b7 Proficiency in MS Office. u00b7 Fundraising software experience, Raiseru2019s Edge DB preferred. We take great care of careers. Committed to nursing excellence, St. Vincentu2019s Medical Center in Bridgeport is a twice-designated Magnet hospital. With more than 3,200 employees, it includes a 473-bed teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent's is also a Level 2 Trauma Center, certified by the American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma.Now part of Hartford HealthCare, it is the fastest growing hospital in the state providing more advanced surgical procedures and expanding access to care. A large provider group, comprised of the regionu2019s foremost experts, provides convenient patient access from Stamford to Milford and nearly everywhere in between. Founded in 1903, St. Vincentu2019s remains steadfast in its mission to provide compassionate, personalized care to the community. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge u2013 helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. Job: Marketing and Business Development Organization: St. Vincent's Medical Center Title: Director of Major Gifts / Fund Development General Location: Connecticut-Bridgeport-St Vincents Medical Center (10427) Requisition ID: 25158629