Development Officer

Join LCMC HealthYour job is more than a job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.Essential Functions:This position is the lead on all community-based fundraisers, along with lead on Boo at the Zoo and Back to School Boogaloo sponsor solicitation; overseeing all raffle programs; and serving as lead for cause marketing growth (year long opportunities), and managing seasonal campaigns including pediatric cancer awareness month and light up the season through meaningful, ongoing community engagement.Experience Qualifications:3 years of direct fundraising or related experience in raising mid-level and/or major gifts for nonprofits, preferably in a healthcare setting.Transferrable or related experience such as marketing, public relations, trust officer or sales will be considered.Education Qualifications:Bachelor's DegreeSkills and Abilities:Demonstrated success in growing and managing an annual fund, mid-level or major gifts portfolio to meet assigned goals and objectives.Proven ability to work with hospital leadership and colleagues to identify and qualify prospective donors, make discovery visits and build a pipeline of potential support.Experience in prospect identification, relationship building, prospect portfolio management and solicitation and stewardship of prospects for a nonprofit, preferably in a healthcare environment.An understanding of developing and managing relationships with corporate sponsors.Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to write and speak in a clear and compelling manner.Excellent organization and follow-up skills.Demonstrated initiative and self-starting capacity.Experience working with sensitive information and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.Work Shift:Days (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary.Children's Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children's health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children's Hospital's 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital.Your extras:Deliver healthcare with heart.Give people a reason to smile.Put a little love in your work.Be honest and real, but with compassion.Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.See opportunities, not problems – it's all about perspective.Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.Love what makes you, you - because we doYou are welcome here.LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Simple things make the difference.1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.