Advancement Officer

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 6 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Advancement Officer

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Under the direction of the Director of Philanthropy & Development or designee, the Advancement Officer (AO) will serve as the team lead in developing and executing a growth-based Annual Fund program that most effectively matches the giving goals of prospects and donors with existing and emerging organizational needs. The AO will develop donor acquisition and retention strategies that support all segments and meet annual performance metrics with revenue and donors. The AO will build and manage a portfolio of 200 donors capable of giving $1,000 - $5,000 annually. The AO will serve as a key support resource to colleagues across the Philanthropy team and as a liaison with the Events team. The AO will actively cultivate and engage external relationships to support prospect moves management and be an ambassador for the Mission and impact of Southcoast Health in the community. In addition, the AO will partner with the Philanthropy Team to advance department and organizational priorities as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Successful track record of securing gifts or sales $1,000+ through formal moves management process.
• Knowledge of philanthropy principles and fundraising programs preferred.
• Experience in fundraising or sales metrics, strategic planning and implementation required.
• Track record of successful prospect portfolio management, planning and meeting fundraising or sales objectives, donor/customer relations, evaluating results and developing corrective strategies preferred.
• Strong organizational, motivational, and presentation skills are all required.
• Familiarity with fundraising software (i.e. Raisers Edge) and Internet Resources preferred.
• Three (3) experience in development preferred; experience in healthcare/medical field preferred, as is health care knowledge.
• Writing sample required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired