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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Cultivate Generosity, Impact Lives: Gundersen Health System seeks a dedicated Major Gifts Officer to join our team and make a lasting impact on healthcare in our community!

As our Major Gifts Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in:

Identifying and qualifying potential major donors with the capacity and inclination to contribute $10,000 or more to Gundersen Medical Foundation (GMF) and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH).

Cultivating lasting relationships with donors, fostering their understanding of our mission and impact.

Crafting compelling solicitations that resonate with individual donor interests and philanthropic goals.

Securing significant gifts that fuel vital healthcare initiatives and programs.

Stewarding donors with gratitude, ensuring a positive and engaging experience throughout their giving journey.

To thrive in this role, you'll possess:

Bachelors degree: in a Business related field specialized focus in Major Gifts preferred

Experience:  3-4 years of proven experience in fund development and major gift fundraising

Prior work experience within non-profits preferred

Certification: Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) desired

Relationship building: Exceptional interpersonal skills to connect with individuals on a deeper level and build trust.

Stewardship: Passionate about exceeding donor expectations and fostering long-term relationships.

This hybrid eligible position requires the ability to work onsite in La Crosse, WI for meetings and/ or events as needed as well as participate in onsite training before shifting to a remote/ hybrid basis.

Along with the meaningful work, you'll receive:

Benefits: In addition to medical and dental, we have pet insurance and a substantial contribution to retirement

Work/life balance: 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families, generous PTO and paid holidays

Health/Wellness: GunderZen Relaxation Room including massage chairs, corporate gym and yoga, local gym discounts

Professional Development: Tuition Invest Program totaling up to $3k per year, access to a catalogue of hundreds of internal courses, corporate incubator, Career Development Center

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion: 12 months of Celebration to include monthly educational events

Other: 18% discount on data plan through Verizon, 20% discount at Gundersen locations for services not covered by insurance.

 

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

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