Southampton Hospital Foundation seeks a highly accomplished Major Gift Officer to join the organization at a defining moment of growth and transformation. As the philanthropic partner to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, part of Stony Brook Medicine, the Foundation is undertaking a significant expansion of its programs and preparing for a historic capital campaign expected to exceed $200 million. This effort will expand clinical services, enhance facilities, and strengthen access to high-quality healthcare across the East End.

This is a visible and impactful role for a fundraising professional who thrives in a relationship-driven, mission-focused environment and is motivated by the opportunity to help shape a historic campaign. The Major Gift Officer will play a critical role in building a robust pipeline of leadership and principal gifts, deepening donor engagement, and advancing a culture of philanthropy aligned with institutional priorities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the President of the Southampton Hospital Foundation, the newly created Major Gift Officer position will manage a select portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, with a focus on securing six- and seven-figure philanthropic commitments.

The role will partner closely with Foundation leadership, Board members, physicians, and senior hospital executives to design and execute donor-centered engagement plans that connect donor interests with defined funding opportunities across the institution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and manage a portfolio of approximately 75–100 high-capacity donors and prospects.
Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans that align donor interests with institutional priorities.
Build and maintain a disciplined, forward-looking pipeline of leadership and principal gift opportunities.
Advance donors through the full giving cycle—from qualification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship—using a disciplined, relationship-driven approach.
Partner with leadership and Board members to strengthen donor engagement.
Collaborate with physicians to develop compelling, donor-centered cases for support.
Represent the Foundation at key events and engagements.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records and activity tracking.

Success will be defined by the development of strong donor relationships that lead to significant philanthropic commitments, achievement of annual funding goals, growth of a qualified pipeline, and the successful closure of major and leadership gifts.

The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated track record of success in major gift fundraising within a complex, mission-driven organization.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree: Masters preferred.
7+ years of major gift fundraising experience.
Demonstrated success securing five- and six-figure gifts.
Experience working with boards and senior leadership.
Demonstrated success working with volunteers and Board members.
Healthcare or academic environment preferred.
Capital campaign experience strongly preferred.
Ability to engage donors effectively and connect their interests with institutional priorities.
Exceptional relationship-building skills.
Thoughtful and disciplined approach to planning and execution.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High level of professionalism and discretion.
Planned giving experience preferred.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Southampton, New York, requiring regular travel and occasional evenings/weekends for donor engagement.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck!

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services*
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Company Overview:

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500+ employees).

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duty organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization Law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and responsible for employment, including, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits.  SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations. 

Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes.  Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY.  The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.

Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.