Annual Giving Specialist

Texas Health Resources • Arlington, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. This role is a hybrid position, requiring work from home but also attendance at in-person meetings throughout the DFW metroplex. The Annual Giving Specialist will gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a teamwork environment and receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training, and dedicated leadership resources.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 3 Years Experience in volunteer management and fund development or 3 Years Marketing/Sales experience
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively articulate the mission/vision of the Foundation and the entities we represent
• Demonstrated experience in working with individuals who have philanthropic capacity

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• Direct fund solicitation experience

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of annual giving prospects, conducting outreach to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual community members, foundations, and corporations to determine their financial ability, capacity, and interest in making an annual gift. Develops and executes effective solicitation strategies to secure annual fund Circle of Giving ($1,000+) level donations and event underwriting/sponsorships. Works with the VP Foundation to transition donors ready for the major gifts program.
• Works in collaboration with other development team members to support employee giving campaigns, North Texas Giving Day, Birthday Buddies, direct mail/e-solicitation, and Grateful Patient programs in their assigned region to achieve annual fund goals.
• Coordinates cultivation and volunteer working group meetings (annual fund drives, affinity groups, third-party events, etc.). Establishes and maintains meaningful relationships with potential and current Circle of Giving ($1,000+) donors through in-person meetings, personalized communication, and tailored cultivation strategies. Drives volunteer recruitment to execute Foundation strategies, which may include special projects, events, and/or affinity groups. Collaborates with the event specialist to ensure volunteer event committees and cultivation events are supported and executed. Works with Foundation and hospital/system leadership on assigned affinity groups.
• Maintains timely records of all cultivation strategies, evaluations, solicitations, and results of contacts with prospects within the Foundation database.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED