Associate Director, Philanthropy

Shriners Hospitals for Children•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

The Associate Director, Philanthropy identifies, cultivates, and solicits prospective donors within the hospital and clinic service area to secure major gifts in support of organizational fundraising initiatives. The role develops and maintains donor relationships through regular contact, stewardship, and recognition activities, while fostering partnerships with hospital-affiliated Shriners Temples and community organizations. The Associate Director supports goals and objectives established by local and national philanthropy leadership and contributes to the growth of philanthropic support. Travel is required as needed, and occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least 3 years of fundraising experience.
1–2 years of major gifts fundraising experience.
Demonstrated record of successful fundraising accomplishments and donor development.
Experience securing gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community organizations.

Nice To Haves

2 years of planned giving experience.
Working knowledge of planned giving vehicles and charitable gift annuity programs.
Healthcare fundraising experience.
Experience with Blackbaud or other donor relationship management (CRM) systems.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with and secure philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community organizations.
Assist in developing and maintaining a comprehensive philanthropy program focused on major gifts, planned giving, annual giving, and corporate and foundation support.
Implement short-term and long-term fundraising strategies established by philanthropy leadership.
Maintain working knowledge of planned giving vehicles, including bequests, charitable gift annuities, gifts of stock, and real property.
Assist with solicitation planning and donor engagement strategies for leadership and volunteer board members.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward donor relationships through personal visits and written and verbal communications.
Use moves management strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and recognize donors.
Research and identify new donor prospects.
Collaborate with philanthropy leadership on donor cultivation efforts and special fundraising events.
Support fundraising initiatives, including galas, telethons, Walks for Love, and other fundraising events.
Support organizational digital and direct mail fundraising campaigns.
Meet annual donor activity and revenue goals in support of strategic fundraising priorities.
Prepare and submit required reports to leadership.
Document donor activities and gifts accurately and promptly in the Blackbaud CRM database.
Support gift acknowledgment and donor recognition processes while maintaining database integrity.
Develop and maintain relationships with affiliated Shriner Temples, Boards of Governors, and community donors.
Collaborate with hospital and clinic philanthropy committees to enhance fundraising outcomes.
Create outreach initiatives, including newsletters and community communications, to increase donor engagement at all giving levels.
Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.