Development Officer

Sanford Health Careers

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility : Sanford House

Location : Sioux Falls, SD

Address : 2335 East 60th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA

Shift : 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule : Full time

Weekly Hours : 40.00

Salary Range : $27.50 - $44.00

Pay Info : Pay starts at $27.50 and increases according to years of applicable experience.

Department Details

Key Responsibilities :

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with corporate donors, sponsors, and annual fund supporters.
• Lead fundraising efforts for major campaigns and events, including Dance Marathons (USD Dakotathon and SDSU State-A-Thon), Radiothons, the Sioux Falls Marathon, Edith Pink Games, Sanford International, and other special initiatives.
• Oversee Children's Miracle Network (CMN) corporate campaigns with national partners such as Walmart, Costco, Ace Hardware, and Panda Express.
• Develop compelling donor communications, including proposals, impact reports, and stewardship materials.
• Manage donor recognition programs and serve as a public representative of the Foundation through speaking engagements and media interviews.
• Conduct donor and prospect research, maintain accurate donor records, and track engagement and solicitation activity.
• Collaborate with internal partners and support teams to implement fundraising strategies and achieve campaign goals.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying new development opportunities and creative approaches to donor engagement.

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. The Development Officer manages a portfolio of corporate donors, sponsors, and annual fund supporters to advance the mission of the Sanford Health Foundation. This role is responsible for cultivating and soliciting gifts, building strong donor relationships, and leading fundraising initiatives that support key programs and services. The position requires an entrepreneurial spirit, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

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

Sanford Health 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.

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 Health 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-0241233

Job Function : External Affairs

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