Development Officer, Leadership Giving

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Feb 13, 2025
Reporting to the Director of Leadership Giving, the Development Officer will manage a portfolio of donors, focusing on qualifying, engaging, and soliciting for ongoing annual support. As a key member of a dynamic team, this role will collaborate within the Leadership and Annual Giving Team and across the broader organization, including Research, Information Services and Events. While the primary focus will be on securing unrestricted support for the Brigham Fund, the Development Officer will also have the opportunity to work on gifts supporting all areas and priorities across the hospital. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator-through email, virtually and in person-curious, detail-oriented, driven and a self-starter with a deep desire to excel in healthcare philanthropy. Brigham and Women's Hospital is a large and complex organization, a qualified candidate should be able to collaborate with organizational leadership, development staff, faculty, and physicians to further a culture of care, community, and philanthropy. Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 3+ years of relevant fundraising experience, preferably in a non-profit. 1+ years' experience working in prospect management or supporting the prospect management process. Experience with medical fundraising in a hospital or an academic institute is preferred, but not required. Must possess advanced knowledge/skills of Microsoft Office suite of products. Fundraising Platform or CRM experience preferred, but not required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Upbeat colleague Flexibility in work style and the ability to multitask. Hardworking demeanor and an appreciation for a fast-paced, professional environment. Genuine passion for philanthropy and advancing the hospital's mission of patient care, teaching and research. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work autonomously under pressure of multiple and sequential target date. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.