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Position purpose:

Advances philanthropic support for Trinity Health Grand Rapids by managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process. This position builds and maintains meaningful relationships with donors, grateful patients, physicians, community leaders, and Foundation colleagues to secure philanthropic investments that support organizational priorities. In partnership with the Sr. Director, Special Gifts, the Special Gifts Officer develops and executes donor engagement strategies, identifies new giving opportunities, and provides exceptional stewardship and customer service while supporting the Foundation's fundraising goals.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Three to five years of fundraising, development, sales, business development, relationship management, or related experience with demonstrated success building and managing relationships.

What the Special Gifts Officer will do:

• Manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, utilizing a moves-management process to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support for Trinity Health Grand Rapids.
• Conducts meaningful donor visits and discovery conversations to qualify prospects, deepen relationships, and advance individuals through the donor pipeline toward major gift consideration.
• Partners with the Sr. Director, Special Gifts to develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies aligned with donor interests and organizational priorities.
• Assists in identifying and engaging grateful patients and families through collaboration with physicians, clinical leaders, and Foundation colleagues.
• Develops proposals, donor correspondence, impact reports, and other communication materials that support fundraising and stewardship efforts.

Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. 
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability 
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions 
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes 
• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
• Tuition Reimbursement 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.