Job Summary

• Reading Hospital Foundation is seeking a dynamic and passionate Major Gift Officer to join our team.
• This newly created, exciting position will play a critical role in securing significant financial contributions to support our mission of enhancing healthcare in our community.
• The ideal candidate will be instrumental in developing, implementing, managing, and maintaining successful long-term relationships with donors and organizations to expand our capacity and impact.
• The Major Gift Officer will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift donors.
• Working closely with the Foundation leadership, the Board, and internal teams, the Major Gift Officer will develop and execute strategies for solicitation that will grow annual revenue from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community groups.
• They will strategically strengthen and build a pipeline of major gift prospects through targeted outreach, ensuring that donors are retained and upgraded in their giving and involvement.

*Fundraising experience required, health system/hospital experience preferred

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.

Experience

• Fundraising experience required
• Health system/hospital experience preferred 

Required Skills

• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Listening Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Organizational Skills
• Prepare & Give Presentations
• Service Orientation
• Strong Team Player

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

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