Sr Philanthropy Officer-Gift Planning

Posting Note: Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Gift Planning, the Sr. Philanthropy Officer (SPO) will help ensure the fundraising success of Phoenix Children’s Gift Planning Program through a focus on frontline activity, with special emphasis on creating and implementing strategies for successful solicitations and building strategic relationships with prospects and donors. This includes preparing written and oral presentations to potential donors, developing gift opportunities, and cultivating and soliciting gift prospects. The Senior Philanthropy Officer will work in collaboration with the Director, Gift Planning to build upon strategic gift planning initiatives to launch and grow the program. Education and Experience Requirements Minimum of 10 years in fundraising, development or related field in a non-profit environment. Experience in a medical or academic development setting strongly encouraged. Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in business, philanthropy or related field. Must have at least 5 years as a gift planning professional with experience in a sophisticated development or fundraising operation. Candidate must be able to navigate a wide variety of business and social settings and enjoy taking the message of Phoenix Children’s Hospital to individuals and organizations not yet familiar with its work. Position Duties Manages a portfolio of 125-150 prospects. Develops and implements thoughtful, strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for prospective donors for gifts of $25,000 with an emphasis on $100,000 or more. Ensures regular contact with donors through various activities and communications, especially face-to-face meetings. Identifies and develops joint major giving opportunities in collaboration with colleagues and team members across the foundation. Develops and manages timelines for various fundraising activities to ensure plans and critical fundraising processes are carried out in a timely manner. Develops expertise in hospital Centers of Excellence and service lines. Serves as foundation liaison in assisting physicians, program directors and administration with capital and programmatic funding needs. Manages a philanthropic advisory board for one of the Centers of Excellence. Supports the Director, Individual Giving on fundraising activities and follow-up. Meets annual activity and financial performance metrics. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. The position is not currently accepting new applicants. Please search our career site for positions that are currently active and accepting resumes at #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.