Senior Philanthropy Officer

Senior Philanthropy Officer | BJC HealthCare | Saint Louis, Missouri Posted: 05-Jul-2026 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Categories: Nursing Support Internal Number: 107363 Hybrid position, with expectations to be onsite 3x per week. Additional Information About The Role The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital has an opportunity for a Sr. Philanthropy Officer. This role will focus on advancing philanthropic priorities for Goldfarb School of Nursing; with primary emphasis on securing major gifts for scholarships, endowed faculty positions and capital projects. This role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a preference for candidates who bring prior fundraising experience-ideally within higher education. 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. Gratitude inspires everything we do at The Foundation for Barnes‑Jewish Hospital. Our donors enrich lives, save lives, and transform patient care. By supporting innovative research and programs that enhance care delivery, we are able to improve the health and well‑being of the patients, families, and communities we have the privilege to serve. We are a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization supporting the following world‑class healthcare organizations: Barnes‑Jewish Hospital, Barnes‑Jewish West County Hospital, Siteman Cancer Center, Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes‑Jewish College, BJC Home Care and Hospice, Evelyn’s House (hospice), and Washington University School of Medicine. 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. Responsible for the identification and solicitation of planned giving prospects, as assigned, collaborating with leadership to complete complex estate gifts. Minimum Requirements Education: Associate's Degree Experience: 2-5 years Supervisor Experience: No Experience Preferred Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: 5-10 years Licenses & Certifications: CFRE 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 combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr