Philanthropy Officer - Foundation - Full Time 8 Hours Day Exempt

University of Southern California•Arcadia, CA

14d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital Foundation seeks to recruit a talented and experienced advancement professional for the position of Philanthropy Officer. The successful candidate will care deeply about healthcare and wellness, especially in a community hospital that serves a diverse community. They will have an eagerness to be part of a fundraising team preparing for the next phase of the Foundation’s growth. Through the “art and science” of comprehensive fundraising, they will empower donors who want to make an impact and leave a legacy in support of USC Arcadia Hospital. This position will report to the President of the Foundation. The Philanthropy Officer will serve as the strategist for individual, major gift and planned giving prospects, as well as institutional donors and prospects, including foundations and corporations. This position will play a key role in meeting the goals for the Foundation through direct fundraising.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communicator
Entrepreneurial thinker
Problem solver
Strong relationship management skills
Accustomed to and comfortable with receiving and applying feedback and advice to improve performance
Demonstrate a history of success in their prior field/position, with special focus on success in designing, implementing, and administering innovative programs that require creative solutions and energized problem-solving approaches within the fundraising arena
Associate’s Degree and college level education
A minimum of 5 -7 years of fundraising experience in higher education

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Familiarity working with faculty, top executives and community leaders desired
Development experience in healthcare, academic science, and higher education

Responsibilities

Successfully grow and manage a major gift portfolio to meet assigned goals and objectives
Lead the qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors and prospects for fundraising priorities
Work with assigned leadership and colleagues to identify and qualify prospective donors, make discovery visits and build a pipeline of potential support
Develop and implement gift strategies and solicitations, ensure accurate gift processing, create and manage individual stewardship plans and develop appropriate engagement opportunities
In conjunction with the donor relations team, create written reports and updates for donors and leadership, craft acknowledgement letters, and respond to requests from donors and colleagues
Facilitate physician referrals and manage progress reports and provide regular updates
As part of engagement efforts, initiate appropriate contact and develop meaningful and effective development events for donors and prospective donors to showcase unique opportunities for support
Track progress and results utilizing Blackbaud and following policies
Other duties as assigned.