Senior Philanthropy Officer

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Role Purpose

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.
• Identify and solicit planned giving prospects, as assigned, collaborating with leadership to complete complex estate gifts.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Associate's Degree
• Experience: 2-5 years
• Licenses & Certifications: CFRE preferred

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 5-10 years

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. 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 combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time. Adoption assistance.