Foundation Development Officer

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: First International Bank
Location: Bismarck, ND
Address: 1601 N 12th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00
Pay Info: Pay starts at $27.50 and increases according to years of applicable experience.

Department Details

Sanford Health Foundation is seeking a Development Officer to advance the mission of Sanford Health by building relationships and securing philanthropic gifts that transform patient care in the Bismarck region. This role is ideal for a relationship-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is motivated by connecting donors to life-changing impact.

Why Join Us?

At Sanford Health Foundation, every gift tells a story. As a Development Officer, you will play a critical role in connecting patients, families, corporations, and community members with opportunities to transform care for today and for generations to come. If you are motivated by purpose, thrive on building relationships, and want to be part of a mission that saves lives and strengthens communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and steward meaningful relationships with corporate partners, grateful patients, and community leaders; solicit gifts that align donor interests with organizational priorities.

Lead fundraising initiatives that support priority service lines and projects, including special events, hospital/clinic engagement, employee giving, third party partnerships, and more.

Collaborate closely with Foundation operations and marketing, regional clinical teams and leaders to ensure seamless donor engagement.

Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset by identifying new opportunities for philanthropic support and designing creative approaches to inspire giving.

Department Details

Meaningful Impact

**100% of every gift supports patients, families, and the health of our community.

Supportive, Mission-Driven Team

**Be part of a supportive group of professionals who celebrate success together, collaborate closely, and are dedicated to our mission.

Balanced Work Environment

**Enjoy a primary Monday through Friday, 8 to 5 schedule in the office for teamwork and connection, with flexibility for occasional work-from-home days. Evening and weekend obligations are limited. Travel within the region is minimal.

Professional Growth

**We invest in your success with mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to grow into areas like major gifts or leadership roles.

Qualifications & Skills:

Strong understanding of fundraising strategies, including special events, grateful patient engagement, clinician engagement, and corporate partnerships.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Flexible and adaptable - able to pivot quickly to meet urgent or evolving priorities.

Service driven with the ability to build trust and foster long-term relationships across diverse stakeholders.

Self-starter with initiative, creativity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.

Exceptional written, verbal, and listening communication skills; comfortable presenting to groups, engaging with community leaders, and serving as a spokesperson for the mission.

Job Summary

Carries out a variety of healthcare development opportunities. Key responsibilities in development administration, donor recognition, annual fund, major gift and special event coordination. Additional responsibilities include writing for donor communication, making personal contacts with and soliciting gifts from corporate donors and prospects, leading specific fundraising campaigns, and collaborating with support team. Has an entrepreneurial spirit to identify and implement development opportunities as well as self-initiating skills and desires.

Possess strong written, verbal and listening communication skills. Must be a strong public speaker in front of groups and working with media. Knowledgeable of development strategies and skills pertinent to making personal solicitations. Well organized with the ability to work well with interruptions and stress. Possesses flexibility and adaptability skills, which help to accommodate changing situations and workloads. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects to completion and possess a strong sense of customer service.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

Two years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising/development, marketing, sales, and/or journalism special event planning preferred.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0250109
Job Function: External Affairs
Featured: No