What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHA Development Associate position at Children's Minnesota?
About Children’s Minnesota
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Department Overview
CHA is an 83-year-old volunteer non-profit organization that raises funds to support the health care related needs of children and their families at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota (Children’s Minnesota). CHA has a rich history of facilitating leading edge care for children and helping to establish Children's Minnesota as a national leader in pediatric health care. CHA has donated over $21 million to Children’s Minnesota over the course of its history and is the largest cumulative donor to Children’s Minnesota. Many of the programs and research projects CHA sponsors are ongoing, and depend on CHA funding to continue.
Children's Hospital Association is an independent 501(c)(3) organization, but is closely affiliated with Children’s Minnesota and receives some administrative services from Children's Minnesota, including Human Resources.
Position Summary
The CHA Development Associate is part of the Children's Hospital Association Team, reporting to the Executive Director. In this role the Associate will provide operational and project support as directed, including data collection, analysis, and production of donor materials such as donor reports, presentations and marketing materials. They will also play an important role in supporting the delivery of fundraising and engagement activities with key donors and therefore must have the ability to provide high touch hospitality and customer service to key supporters. This individual will work independently and autonomously.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Or Related Experience Preferred.
This position requires knowledge and comfort working with multiple systems and does not provide training for someone without previous experience in development, fundraising, or a related area. This position also requires excellent technical skills such as writing, editing, drafting grants and marketing material content.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years' experience in two or more of the following areas required: fundraising, event planning, direct mail marketing, donor stewardship or development, volunteer management, client management or business development.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Department Overview
CHA is an 83-year-old volunteer non-profit organization that raises funds to support the health care related needs of children and their families at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota (Children’s Minnesota). CHA has a rich history of facilitating leading edge care for children and helping to establish Children's Minnesota as a national leader in pediatric health care. CHA has donated over $21 million to Children’s Minnesota over the course of its history and is the largest cumulative donor to Children’s Minnesota. Many of the programs and research projects CHA sponsors are ongoing, and depend on CHA funding to continue.
Children's Hospital Association is an independent 501(c)(3) organization, but is closely affiliated with Children’s Minnesota and receives some administrative services from Children's Minnesota, including Human Resources.
Position Summary
The CHA Development Associate is part of the Children's Hospital Association Team, reporting to the Executive Director. In this role the Associate will provide operational and project support as directed, including data collection, analysis, and production of donor materials such as donor reports, presentations and marketing materials. They will also play an important role in supporting the delivery of fundraising and engagement activities with key donors and therefore must have the ability to provide high touch hospitality and customer service to key supporters. This individual will work independently and autonomously.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Or Related Experience Preferred.
This position requires knowledge and comfort working with multiple systems and does not provide training for someone without previous experience in development, fundraising, or a related area. This position also requires excellent technical skills such as writing, editing, drafting grants and marketing material content.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years' experience in two or more of the following areas required: fundraising, event planning, direct mail marketing, donor stewardship or development, volunteer management, client management or business development.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- 2-3 years' experience in a nonprofit development, volunteer management or communication
- Positive attitude, quick learner, proactive problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability and willingness to take on increase responsibility
- Experience with CRM and/or donor database preferred
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work both as a team player and independently
- Ability to work well under pressure, maintain deadlines and effectively manage multiple projects
- Computer proficiency and knowledge of social media platforms
- Commitment to the organization's mission
- Experience or education in Marketing or Communications a plus
In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
