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Mount Sinai Health System, New York
Development Officer, Planned Giving
Job Description
Mount Sinai Health System seeks an exceptional detail-oriented development professional to support the growing gift planning program. The Development Officer will report to Senior Director of Development-Legacy Gifts and will support the efforts of the program. This role operates within a hybrid work model, with on-site expectations established in alignment with departmental priorities and evolving organizational guidelines. Employees must reside within a commutable distance of the 42nd Street Midtown NYC office. The role may also require occasional evening or weekend hours. Cover letter required. Responsibilities Support the Office of Development's growing gift planning program to raise both current and deferred funds for the Mount Sinai Health System. Qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward a modest portfolio of prospective donors for planned gifts, annual gifts and major gifts under the supervision of the Senior Director of Development-Legacy Gifts. Provide administrative support and project management for marketing and promotion of planned giving initiatives, planned giving donor stories and website maintenance and monitoring of planned giving shared email box. Edit and format written planned giving documents such as collateral, newsletters, web site content, gift agreements, talking points, briefings, personalized donor acknowledgments as well as other correspondence as directed. Draft correspondence, and prepare/coordinate in house mailings to Legacy Society members and prospects. Ensure Legacy Society members are coded appropriately in database. Welcome and thank new Legacy Society members. This includes reviewing and updating welcome materials and ensuring timely acknowledgment of all new Legacy Society members. Creating strategies and communicate with Legacy Society members so they feel appreciated for their support and feel connected to the institution until the time their gift is fulfilled.
Raisers Edge Prospect/Portfolio Management:
Update and maintain all moves management information related to Legacy Society members as well as prospect base including entering contact reports, adding and updating proposals, entering future/anticipated actions, maintaining all data/coding related to the several reports most frequently used in tracking and measuring donor moves management. Assist the SDOD with estate and trust administration. Assist with scheduling and coordinating logistics related to donor cultivation and stewardship events. Foster positive and professional working relationships with all staff. Assist with special projects as assigned. Qualifications Bachelors degree. 3 years work experience, preferably working in an office setting, in fundraising, customer service, legal or marketing Minimum Computer Skills Proficiency in the Microsoft Office environment Ability to learn fund-raising database; Raiser's Edge experience preferred Basic knowledge of AI tools General Skills Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail. Organized, meticulous, and flexible. The ability to work within an environment that emphasizes teamwork as well as individual initiative. Sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy. The ability to honor confidentiality. The ability to develop and sustain donor relationships Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.Benefits
- Dental Insurance
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A Fundraising or Development Specialist raises funds and develops funding resources for an organization, program or non-profit institution. Manages special fundraising events, online donations, individual membership or corporate donations or grants. Builds awareness of the contributions and financial needs of organizations and programs.
$82,537 / year median in New York
+2% projected growth