Annual Giving Officer

Sep 9

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Anticipated Start Date: 11/1/2024

Description

As part of the Individual Giving team, the Annual Giving Officer's primary responsibility is to identify, qualify, cultivate and solicit annual giving donors with the capacity to give $1,500 or more annually to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and potentially move them towards major outright and planned gifts. He/she will work with colleagues to create and implement plans for prospect management and donor stewardship. This position reports to the Senior Associate Director, Annual Giving.

What you will do

Maintain a portfolio of 150 prospects
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward annual gifts from prospects/donors/patients treated at CHOP
Engage physicians, nurses, board members, CHOP senior leadership and others within the process as needed -Conduct a minimum of 120 face-to-face visits yearly, 40-50 being annual giving solicitations
Design and implement cultivation and stewardship activities leading up to those solicitations
Work closely with colleagues in major and planned giving to develop a pipeline of donors and support the donor continuum
Maintain donor/constituent records in Development’s constituent relationship management system
Stewardship
Personally acknowledge gifts from assigned donors
Coordinate additional acknowledgements.
Assist the entire department on reaching financial goals, which will require occasional nights and weekends.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience Qualifications

At least three (3) years experience in development, sales, or related field Required -Fundraising experience in university or academic medicine

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office a requirement.
Knowledge of SalesForce preferred.
A sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated.
Poised and engaging, empathetic communications style based on natural warmth and enthusiasm.
Fast-paced and results oriented with the ability to work in a timely manner with multiple deadlines and competing requirements.
Strong written, presentation, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to relate well to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstration of good judgement, professionalism and the highest standards of ethical conduct.

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Responsibilities

Maintain a portfolio of 150 prospects
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward annual gifts from prospects/donors/patients treated at CHOP
Engage physicians, nurses, board members, CHOP senior leadership and others within the process as needed
Conduct a minimum of 120 face-to-face visits yearly, 40-50 being annual giving solicitations
Design and implement cultivation and stewardship activities leading up to those solicitations
Work closely with colleagues in major and planned giving to develop a pipeline of donors and support the donor continuum
Maintain donor/constituent records in Development’s constituent relationship management system
Stewardship
Personally acknowledge gifts from assigned donors
Coordinate additional acknowledgements.
Assist the entire department on reaching financial goals, which will require occasional nights and weekends.

Requirements

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience Qualifications

At least three (3) years experience in development, sales, or related field

Required

Fundraising experience in university or academic medicine

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office a requirement.
Knowledge of SalesForce preferred.
A sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated.
Poised and engaging, empathetic communications style based on natural warmth and enthusiasm.
Fast-paced and results oriented with the ability to work in a timely manner with multiple deadlines and competing requirements.
Strong written, presentation, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to relate well to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstration of good judgement, professionalism and the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

$87,000 - $89,000

How to Apply for this Job

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About the Organization

Foundation Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) advances pediatric healthcare by translating scientific breakthroughs into new therapies and cures. To accelerate this process, the CHOP Foundation inspires philanthropic giving to support the hospital’s needs. Philanthropic support enables our world-renowned clinicians and scientists to work collaboratively – and to guide each and every patient family to their own personal best outcome.

At the CHOP Foundation, we have the privilege of seeing philanthropy in action. We see new possibilities for sick children where, just a few years ago, none existed. In recent years, the Foundation has expanded the breadth and depth of our philanthropic initiatives. This type of success doesn’t happen without a dedicated team, and we’re looking for more people to grow with us during this exciting time. We’re seeking breakthrough makers! Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was built on the belief that we can change lives. Today, in every role throughout our hospital, research institute and care network, the 22,000 members of our workforce are finding new ways – big and small – to make a difference for the patients and families we serve.

If you are ready to challenge yourself, be inspired and grow – no matter what your role – you just may be the kind of breakthrough maker who will thrive at CHOP. We offer a dynamic work environment that celebrates collaboration, ongoing learning, and the rich diversity of perspectives and life experiences that our team members bring to their work. Check out the possibilities and become a #breakthroughmaker.

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