Development Officer, Community Based Fundraising

Nov 6

Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston, MA

Anticipated Start Date: Open

Description

Boston Children’s Hospital Trust is the philanthropic resource for the hospital which provides vital funds to support our cutting edge research, community outreach, patient family programs and medical education.

Working as part of the Special Events team, the Development Officer, Community Based Fundraising will develop and implement strategies to attract, engage and retain fundraisers participating in Peer to Peer (P2P) and third party fundraising programs under the Fundraise Your Way umbrella

This Development Officer, Community Based Fundraising will:

Identify, solicit, cultivate and steward approximately 100+ third party fundraisers annually Raise awareness and generate incremental revenue through established fundraising strategies for existing and new P2P programs.
Provide excellent customer service to support fundraisers throughout their fundraising campaigns, including frequent communications and outreach, (emails, calls, written correspondence, etc.)
Provide resources to the P2P program participants within Fundraise Your Way and Virtual Toy Drive to ensure they have the tools necessary to be successful fundraisers
Work closely with the Associate Director of Special Events to execute and further develop strategies and priorities that align with organizational goals
Assist with additional peer to peer programs and events to support the Special Events team as needed.

To qualify, you must have:

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of three years of progressive experience in development, fundraising, non-profit management or related field.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written communication skills relating to management staff and donors.
Writing and analytical skills to express scientific, clinical, and research needs that require philanthropic support across the various departments at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Ability to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair and workable solutions.
Consistent attention to detail, high level of productivity, solution oriented performer who can be responsive to both staff and donor issues.
Strong technical skills in MS Office, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to develop proficiency in specific data base management systems.

Responsibilities

Oversees all logistical elements of event production including pre and post event receptions
Manages event volunteers and management companies
Develops systems for day of event production and oversees implementation
Works with and manages the relationships with any outside associations or organizations involved with event.
Assists with stewarding corporate sponsors including sponsor recognition at events.
Works closely with Development Communications, PR Officer and Web Site team to coordinate, press, create and develop marketing materials/ collateral, develop website and all communications for event.
Works closely with Development Services to develop and maintain an effective method for tracking and acknowledging gifts, and ensures proper recognition.
Participates in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of potential donors Coordinates and oversees the expense projections and budgets for assigned areas of responsibility.
As part of the special events team, assists in planning, organizing and implementing the activities for other events and programs as needed.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written communication skills relating to management staff and donors.
Analytical skills necessary to resolve problems requiring a professional level of knowledge in a specific discipline/field and/or improve, enhance or upgrade complex financial, data processing, and marketing systems and programs.
Effectively dealing with conflicting views or issues and mediating fair and workable solutions.
Consistent attention to detail, high level of productivity, solution oriented performer who can be responsive to both staff and donor issues.
Strong technical skills in generic software programs (Excel, Access) and information systems and the ability to develop proficiency in specific data base management systems.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

$65K - $80K

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

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About the Organization

Over the past 150 years, Boston Children’s stunning breakthroughs have saved millions of lives. Today, Boston Children’s experts: operate the world’s largest research enterprise at a pediatric hospital, with 3,300 scientific staff. provide 264 specialized clinical programs, with approximately 1,700 patients enrolled in active clinical trials. care for patients in more than 1.2 million clinical visits each year. support families coming to Boston from more than 100 countries. run the largest and most competitive training program in pediatrics. publish more than any other children's hospital. work tirelessly to deliver answers for the toughest challenges in child health.

What Does Being #1 in the Nation Mean?

For nine years in a row, Boston Children's has been ranked the number one hospital by U.S. News & World Report. This first place ranking stems from data on a host of measures, most importantly outcomes. Patients surviving and thriving: that is Boston Children's differentiator, and it’s the heart and soul of the institution. Scores are also determined by more than 15,000 pediatric specialists voting where they would send the sickest children in their specialty. Boston Children’s is not just top ranked in all 10 specialties; the Hospital has also been first in more of those areas than any other institution for nine years running.

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