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Job Summary: Leads the identification of potential major donors, institutional funders, and partners through comprehensive prospect research. Provides training and support to fundraising team members on effective use of prospect research. Creates prospect research reports for prospect review meetings with major gift officers and regularly attends major gift team meetings to prioritize prospecting needs. Regularly assesses and reviews current prospect moves management; supports gift officers in the refreshing and updating of their portfolios. Conducts in-depth research on individuals, corporations, and foundations to assess capacity, philanthropic history, interests, and connections. Stays informed about advancements in prospect research tools and methodologies. Assists with prospect profiles of guests to cultivation and fundraising events. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required 3-4 years related philanthropy experience, ideally within a health system setting required Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present and deliver information effectively; ability to interact with a wide variety of communication/work styles Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative as appropriate High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with ability to synthesize, analyze, critique and offer recommendations Capable of handling proprietary information and working with sensitive material Knowledge of various prospect research and wealth screening platforms such as DonorSearch, Wealth-X, Relationship Science (RelSci), Foundation Directory Online and GuideStar
Supports the organization's fundraising efforts by identifying and analyzing potential donors. Leveraging your research skills, you will provide key insights and recommendations to the philanthropy team, enabling them to build strong relationships with donors and achieve fundraising goals.
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Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.