About St James's Hospital Foundation

At St. James's Hospital Foundation, we are dedicated to supporting one of Ireland's leading hospitals in providing world-class care and improving patient outcomes. As a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, we pride ourselves on being driven by our core values of compassion, integrity, and collaboration. These values guide everything we do, from the way we engage with donors and stakeholders to the impact we have on the lives of patients and healthcare professionals.

Our work ethic is built on a foundation of excellence and transparency. We are committed to building lasting, meaningful relationships with our supporters and the wider community, ensuring that every donation, large or small, is used to its fullest potential to enhance the hospital's services, infrastructure, and cutting-edge research.

Looking to the future, St. James's Hospital Foundation aims to expand its impact through innovative fundraising, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to excellence. With a strong foundation in place, including CII Triple Lock compliance, a new strategic plan, an expert board and a robust team, we are poised to continue our work in transforming healthcare, improving lives, and making a lasting difference for patients and staff alike.

Job Description : Major Gift Officer (Individual & Corporate)

Role Purpose The Major Gift Officer will play a pivotal role in driving transformational philanthropy for St. James's Hospital Foundation. This role focuses on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-value relationships with individuals and corporate partners to deliver impactful funding for hospital initiatives. With a supportive team, expert board, and renewed engagement with the hospital, this is a prime opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare in Ireland.

Key Objectives

1. Achieve annual income targets from major donors and corporate partnerships.
2. Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospects using the new CRM system.
3. Develop and execute tailored engagement plans for donors and corporate partners.
4. Partner with the Director of Development, Board and hospital leadership to advance high-value relationships.
5. Deliver best-in-class stewardship to ensure continued donor loyalty and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify a portfolio of major donor and corporate prospects.
• Develop personalised cultivation and solicitation strategies for each prospect.
• Lead donor meetings, proposals, and presentations in collaboration with senior leaders.
• Organise and support cultivation events to engage potential and existing donors.
• Work with the Foundation and hospital teams to align funding opportunities with donor interests.
• Ensure exceptional stewardship by delivering impact reports and tailored communications.
• Stay informed about trends in philanthropy and corporate social responsibility.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in major gift fundraising or high-level business development.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Strong ability to articulate complex projects into compelling donor propositions.
• Confident public speaker with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving ambitious income targets.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to a dynamic, growing team.
• Genuine interest in healthcare and the mission of St. James's Hospital.

This roles represent an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in a period of growth and transformation, contributing to impactful projects that directly benefit patients, staff, and the wider community.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary with annual pay review
• Generous Annual Leave
• Free staff parking
• TaxSaver Commuter Scheme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Training and Development Budget
• Flexible Working Hours
• Social and Team-building Activities