Senior Philanthropy Officer

About the role

The Sr. Philanthropy Officer will support the fundraising efforts of the hospital Foundation primarily by holding and managing a portfolio of local and regional donors, with a focus on those currently, or capable of, giving $25,000 or more. They will assist in the growth and support of the planned giving strategies, while also working with Physician Chiefs, and Hospital Divisions, to identify new opportunities for fundraising and cultivate new donors.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major giving donors and prospects, with a focus on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors. Includes the solicitation of major gifts prospects for capital, endowment, and programmatic gifts.
• Hold a portfolio of regional donors with the expectation of growing our regional footprint with regard to dollars raised and donors engaged. Travel may be expected.
• Manage at least two hospital divisions, or departments, working with the Chief, or lead, of that division, and other staff, to cultivate new donors, help physicians shape their fundraising needs, and solicit donors based on those needs.
• Collaborate with the events team to successfully orchestrate donor receptions to support campaign fundraising. Attend evening and weekend Foundation events as needed with the purpose of cultivating and stewarding key donors.
• Ensure proper recording of all contracts with prospects and provide appropriate gift acknowledgement and stewardship of assigned donors. Also responsible for all donor communications, including written proposals and gift agreements.
• Responsible for the identification and solicitation of planned giving prospects, as assigned, collaborating with leadership to complete complex estate gifts.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree
• Experience: 2-5 years
• Preferred Requirements: Bachelor's Degree, 5-10 years of experience, CFRE certification

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Prior fundraising experience, ideally within higher education

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time