Annual Giving Officer - Clinical

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation raises philanthropic funds to advance CHOP's mission and vision. The Foundation is hiring a Clinical Annual Giving Officer to develop and maintain philanthropic relationships with donors and prospects to support divisions within the Department of Pediatrics. The primary responsibility of this role is to solicit donations from individuals who have the capacity to give $1,500 or more annually to CHOP, raising four- and five-figure gifts with the long-term goal of developing a pipeline of donors for potential major and planned gifts in sustained support for CHOP. This position reports to a Senior Director of Development, Pediatrics within Clinical Development on the Foundation's Individual Giving team.
Although experience in complex medical and healthcare organizations is preferred, individuals with experience/transferable skills from related fields are welcome to apply. If you are a relationship builder with an analytical and entrepreneurial approach who is eager to learn, you can excel in this position!
About the Department of Pediatrics: CHOP delivers the most advanced pediatric primary and subspecialty care to children throughout the United States and around the world. The Department of Pediatrics is highly regarded nationally and internationally and is consistently named among the premier academic pediatric departments in the United States. We offer a supportive environment for both clinical and academic work, including support for cutting-edge research through CHOP's Research Institute. Over the past decade, the Department has continued to grow in breadth and depth of clinical programs, research activity, and education initiatives.
Reporting Structure: This position reports to Senior Director of Development, Pediatrics.
Schedule: Remote/Hybrid with on-site meetings. You are required to be located within a commutable distance to our Philadelphia campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• At least three (3) years of business development, sales or fundraising related experience Required
• Advanced proficiency with customer relationship management software (Salesforce)
• Advanced proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong client management skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Strong critical thinking / problem-solving skills
• Solid negotiation skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
• Ability to influence others to accomplish tasks outside of the direct span of control

Nice To Haves

• At least three (3) years of business development, sales or fundraising related experience in an academic, healthcare or non-profit environment Preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a frontline fundraiser for assigned divisions in the Department of Pediatrics to secure philanthropic support from patient families and others who are inspired by CHOP’s mission.
• Maintain a portfolio of 150 donors and prospects who have the capacity to make four- and five-figure gifts to support divisions in the Department of Pediatrics, meeting annual fundraising goals and expectations.
• Work entrepreneurially to identify prospects and cultivate new relationships on behalf of CHOP. Develop and implement strategies for donor cultivation, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship in collaboration with Foundation colleagues.
• Conduct an agreed-upon minimum of visits and solicitations each year via phone, virtual, and in-person meetings, with a primary focus on four- and five-figure solicitations.
• Engage CHOP faculty and staff, board members, senior leadership, and others as needed.
• Collaborate with major gift officers and other colleagues across the Foundation to develop a long-term pipeline for major and planned gifts and support the donor continuum.
• Maintain constituent records in the Foundation’s constituent relationship management system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level