Mission Advancement Officer-Clinical Programs

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven. 

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. 

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. 

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Mission Advancement Officer, Clinical Programs

Hours: Exempt

Location: New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you: 

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve 

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package 

• Generous Earned Time Off Package** 

• Employee Wellbeing Program 

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match 

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs 

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training 

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. 

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Mission Advancement or designee, the Mission Advancement Officer, Clinical Programs (MAO) will lead fundraising efforts in support of Southcoast Health's Health at Home and Cancer Care programs. The MAO will develop and execute strategic fundraising initiatives that align donor interests with critical clinical priorities, helping to advance innovative patient care and program growth across these service lines.

Serving as a visible and engaged partner within both Health at Home and the cancer centers, the MAO will collaborate closely with clinical, operational, and philanthropic stakeholders to identify funding opportunities and cultivate meaningful donor relationships. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of approximately 125-150 donors and prospects with the capacity to contribute $5,000-$25,000 annually, securing philanthropic support through existing funds and the development of new giving opportunities that address emerging organizational needs.

The MAO is responsible for achieving annual fundraising goals and will serve as the department lead for oncology-focused fundraising events, campaigns, and engagement initiatives. This role requires proactive donor cultivation, thoughtful prospect management, and strong relationship-building skills to inspire philanthropic investment in Southcoast Health's mission.

As an ambassador for Southcoast Health throughout the community, the MAO will foster relationships with donors, volunteers, community leaders, and other key stakeholders while partnering closely with the Mission Advancement team to advance departmental and organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Successful track record of securing gifts or sales $1,000+ through formal moves management process.
• Knowledge of Mission Advancement principles and fundraising programs preferred.
• Experience in fundraising or sales metrics, strategic planning and implementation required.
• Track record of successful prospect portfolio management, planning and meeting fundraising or sales objectives, donor/customer relations, evaluating results and developing corrective strategies preferred.
• Strong organizational, motivational, and presentation skills are all required.
• Familiarity with fundraising software (i.e. Raisers Edge) and Internet Resources preferred.
• Three (3) experience in development preferred; experience in healthcare/medical field preferred, as is health care knowledge.
• Writing sample will be requested as part of the interview process

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range