Gifts Officer – Hospital Development Foundation

SUMMARY: The Gift Officer is responsible for planning, implementing and managing the Foundation’s Gift programs, employing a full range of solicitation techniques. Techniques should include, but not limited to, personal visits, telephone calls, and mailings to identify, cultivate and successfully solicit prospective donors locally, regionally, and nationally. The Gift Officer will be actively involved with volunteers and philanthropic professional staff to effectively solicit identified donor prospects while ensuring appropriate recognition and relationships between the donor and the Foundation. Assist the Executive Director, as necessary, to achieve the goals of the Foundation.

Baxter Health Compliance Responsibilities

Understands and adheres to Baxter Health standards as they appear in Dynamic Health and HealthStream Policy Manager.

Required to work with the Executive Director regularly to carryout, initiate and/or implement best practices for the Baxter Health Foundation Department.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor Degree in Marketing, Business or other related field required. Equivalent qualifications and verifiable experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience: Minimum three (3) years previous experience with gifts and other philanthropic activities and/or sales and marketing experience.

Other: Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, the ability to provide exceptional customer service, possess the ability to lead, motivate and influence others, and effective presentation skills. Must be a self-starter, have a proven track record of success, work independently and possess a credible and professional image. Must possess working knowledge of office computer software (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and ability to travel as required.

Primary Source Verification

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Safety Sensitive Designation

This position is not safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend eight (8) hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to regularly stand and walk, occasionally bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds using proper body mechanics. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Work Environment

Hospital Foundation office environment. May experience stress due to deadlines, financial goals and change in priorities due to uncontrollable outside factors. Many activities and functions take place outside the office/hospital setting. Some travel is required.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Office Staff: 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts.

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