Major Gifts Manager jobs in Akron, OH

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary:
The Development Officer - Major Gifts is responsible for the engagement, cultivation and solicitation of major gift donors to support the mission of Summa Health. Assumes responsibility for developing and leading key fundraising initiatives and maintaining a personal portfolio of major donors and prospective donors, focusing fundraising efforts is securing gifts at the major gift ($100,000 ) level.

Formal Education Required:
a. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Experience & Training Required:
a. Five to eight years of demonstrated consistent closing of six and seven figure gifts, or significant (10 ) years related experience in managing relationships that produce measurable results (i.e. sales experience)
b. Must have prolific results in meeting/exceeding established goals
c. Must have strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with Summa leadership, physicians, board members, philanthropic volunteers, administrative staff and community leaders.
d. Experience in healthcare or higher education fundraising preferred

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Excellent people skills and the capacity to develop trust with those served
b. Energy and drive to set and achieve professional goals
c. Willingness to work long hours, including some evenings and weekends
d. Track record as a highly successful team player
e. Intellectual depth, creativity, integrity and discretion
f. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity

Level of Physical Demands:
a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently

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