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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.

We are searching for a talented Advancement Officer - Senior

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 20 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under the direction of the Director of Philanthropy & Development, the Senior Advancement Officer (SAO) requires a results-oriented, detailed, and collaborative approach to best fulfill multiple duties encompassing both leadership for staff and direct fundraising responsibilities. The SAO will exhibit a strong team mindset and be a trusted thought leader and strategic partner for the Director and Team. The SAO will work collaboratively with colleagues from the Brand & Strategy Division to achieve departmental goals and objectives. The SAO will lead and manage a team of Advancement Officers to achieve fundraising goals and objectives. Build and maintain a portfolio of Principal Gift prospects capable of giving $100,000+ annually to support system-wide philanthropic priorities and is responsible for achieving financial goals. The SAO 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.

• Leadership experience and aptitude required.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or master's degree preferred or the equivalent education and experience are required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of philanthropy principles and specifically healthcare fundraising with evidence of progressive success and responsibilities preferred.
• Experience in Philanthropy or sales metrics, strategic planning and implementation required.
• Experience with fundraising or sales team management required.
• Strong organizational and motivational skills required.
• Extraordinary attention to detail and ability to manage multiple competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• High level of integrity and a commitment to high performance and teamwork.
• Takes initiative to problem solve and the ability to work collaboratively within a large, complex organization.
• Familiarity with development software (i.e., Raisers Edge) and Internet Resources preferred.
• Five years (5) experience in development required; experience in healthcare/medical field preferred, as is knowledge of health care.
• 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