Major Gifts Officer I -- Enterprise

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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