Associate Director of Philanthropy

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Job Overview

The Associate Director of Philanthropy is responsible for working independently to develop relationships and deepen engagement with current donors to support Shriners Children’s Springfield. This position is responsible for identifying and cultivating prospective donors from communities in the hospital’s service territory to increase financial support. Activities include soliciting major gifts, nurturing donor relationships through regular contact, communication with and recognition of donors.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Director, Donor Development, create a strategic gift solicitation plan to increase retention and generate larger gifts from current donors and prospects to the Springfield facility. Manage a portfolio of 100 – 120 individual and foundation donors
• Donor visits will be expected in person, when possible
• Employ moves management strategies to build relationships, deepen donor engagement and increase retention of current and potential donors to our hospital.
• Solicit and close gifts
• Research, prepare and submit foundation proposals
• Record all donor-related activities accurately and timely in Blackbaud CRM
• Provide required reports in a timely manner to the Senior Director of Development
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with all the philanthropy team and all departments at the Spokane hospital
  
  

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• 3 years of progressive fundraising experience
• 1 year of working in major giving programs
• Track record of fundraising accomplishments
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

Preferred

• Working knowledge of planned giving vehicles and prior experience with charitable gift annuity programs
• Working knowledge of CRM or comparable data base system
• Experience in healthcare fundraising
• Experience working in planned giving programs