Major Gifts Officer I -- Enterprise

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. This role will develop long-term philanthropic relationships with an assigned group of donors and prospects with the ultimate goal being to solicit these individuals for a major gift to the Hospital. In conjunction with Major Gifts leadership and colleagues across the Foundation, this position will develop and implement strategy for assigned areas of the hospital. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children. Since our start in 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace for countless breakthroughs and dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. Built on a foundation of delivering safe, high-quality, family-centered care, the Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives. Today, families facing complex conditions come to CHOP from all over the world, and our compassionate care and innovation has repeatedly earned us a spot on the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of the nation's best children's hospitals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• At least five (5) years of development or fundraising experience Required
• Advanced proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office)
• Advanced proficiency with customer relationship management software (Salesforce, Donorsforce, Raiser's Edge)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy-to-understand manner
• Ability to influence others to accomplish tasks outside of the direct span of control
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to travel local and regional required

Nice To Haves

• At least one (1) year of major gifts fundraising experience Preferred
• Previous experience with identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and closing 6-figure gifts from individual donors Preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison for fundraising for assigned areas of the hospital, partnering closely with hospital leadership and multidisciplinary teams to secure major gifts from families of patients, as well as donors inspired by the innovative clinical, research, and family support initiatives in the respective medical areas
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 150 prospects with capacity to make a 6-figure gift, meeting annual fundraising goals and expectations.
• Increase philanthropic awareness via physician/nursing/support staff orientations, one-on-one medical staff meetings, and maintaining a presence in the clinical units.
• Partner with volunteer leadership to attract volunteers and manage volunteer committee(s) comprised of individuals who are willing to give and advocate on behalf of the hospital.
• Develop collaborative relationships within Individual Giving team and across the entire Foundations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees