Gifts Officer - Newark, NJReq #:0000204145 Category:Professional / Management Status:Full-Time Shift:Day Facility:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Department:Foundation Salary:$100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027 Job Title:Gifts Officer Location:Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr Department Name:Foundation Req #:0000204145 Status:Salaried Shift:Day Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00, Annual Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work, The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview RWJBarnabas Health, RWJBH, seeks an experienced fundraiser to serve as a Gift Officer for two comprehensive and coordinated fundraising programs focused on donor cultivation and major gifts at two Essex County affiliate hospitals, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Clara Maass Medical Center. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Development and Strategic Initiatives at RWJBH and working closely with the respective Vice Presidents for Development at each of the hospitals, the Gift Officer will manage a donor portfolio and be responsible for developing and implementing a program that focuses on donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and LYBUNTs. This position will be supported by the Corporate research, database, and annual giving teams, The successful candidate will be a development professional with healthcare experience or equivalent who thrives in a team environment with a collaborative approach to philanthropy, Qualifications Required: + Bachelor's degree + Five years of related experience + Excellent writing skills + Outstanding organization, interpersonal, and communication skills + Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail + Strategic thinker + Ability to work independently and as a team member + Ability to change priorities in a high volume environment + Ability to interact effectively with all levels of diverse public and internal stakeholders Preferred: + Master s degree preferred Essential Job Functions + Report to the Senior Vice President for Development and Strategic Initiatives and work closely with the two affiliate Vice Presidents for Development and their respective teams to cultivate and secure philanthropic support for key priorities of RWJBH, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and Clara Mass Medical Center + Work with colleagues at Corporate, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and Clara Maass Medical Center to strategize, identify, cultivate, and solicit annual donors and major gift prospects and donors, + Attend cultivation and fundraising events when appropriate for donor engagement, + Manage and maintain an appropriately sized portfolio of donor prospects, moving prospects through all phases of the giving cycle, manage and track key portfolio metrics including solicitations, face-to-face meetings and telephone calls, + Write donor proposals, stewardship reports, and other communications, + Attend regular staff meetings at both affiliates, + Initiate ongoing research to identify potential donors and implement strategies to secure new gifts and to renew and increase current gifts, + Actively maintain a current body of knowledge regarding the mission, programs and services, needs, and priorities of RWJBH, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and Clara Maass Medical Center, Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Additional Information: At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. + Paid Time Off (PTO) + Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance + Dental and Vision Insurance + Retirement Plans + Short & Long Term Disability + Life & Accidental Death Insurance + Tuition Reimbursement + Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Wellness Programs + Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) + Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer