Development Officer

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Detroit, MI, USA
In-Office
50K-50K Annually
Junior
Healthtech
The Role
Secures $5,000–$49,999 mid-level gifts by building relationships with grateful patients and volunteers. Develops donor solicitation strategies, improves donor retention and revenue, identifies qualified prospects, and advances donors toward major gifts. Collaborates with development staff, clinical and program leaders, physicians, and donor advisors to achieve fundraising objectives.
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Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director, Major Gifts-Clinical Programs, the Development Officer is responsible for securing mid-level gifts ($5,000-$49,999) for Henry Ford Health System by building and maintaining relationships with grateful patients and volunteers. Key objectives include increasing donor retention, increasing revenue per donor, and proactively moving qualified donors to the major gift level ($50,000 commitments and above) more quickly than a donor would on their own. The Development Officer will work closely with Development Office Staff, Department/Program leadership, physicians, and donor advisors to identify prospects and develop solicitation strategies for mid-level donors and prospects. 

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of experience in finance, accounting, or healthcare revenue cycle related position preferred. Experience with general ledgers or other accounting functions preferred.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year of experience in finance, accounting, or healthcare revenue cycle
  • Experience with general ledgers or other accounting functions
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The Company
50,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1915

What We Do

Henry Ford Health is a Detroit-headquartered academic healthcare system serving more than 2 million people across Michigan and beyond. Its integrated offerings include primary, preventive, urgent, specialty, home, and virtual care, health insurance, pharmacy, and eye care. The organization also advances clinical innovation, research, clinical trials, medical education, community health, health equity, and services for vulnerable communities throughout the region.

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