Philanthropy Officer - Annual Giving

Job Description Exciting opportunity at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation for a Philanthropy Officer. Join our experienced team to learn, work, and grow. We’re seeking self‑starters who are enthusiastic, dependable, curious, and creative in fundraising efforts focused on annual‑giving efforts. Dive into the diverse world of philanthropy with us and “do what’s right for kids.” Hybrid opportunity – candidates should reside in the Greater St. Louis area. Role Purpose The Philanthropy Officer will support the fundraising efforts of the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation primarily by holding and managing a portfolio of local and regional donors, with a focus on building partnerships through grateful families, individual donors, corporations and/or foundations. They will also be expected to assist in the growth and support of the Foundation by providing a pipeline of donors to our Sr. Philanthropy Officers. Responsibilities Responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding annual gift prospects and donors. Manages a portfolio of donors (community partnership, individuals, corporations and/or foundations) and partnership prospects for annual operations and stewarding annual gift prospects and donors. Manages a portfolio of donors (community partnership, individuals, corporations and/or foundations) and partnership prospects for annual operations. Works with leadership to develop ongoing strategies, timelines, objectives, and metrics for assigned portfolio of prospects with a focus on annual objectives and strategic priorities in support of Community, Discovery, and Clinical Excellence. Demonstrates a strong customer service orientation and assists team members in meeting the needs and expectations of donors and board members, creating new revenue streams. Works evening and weekends, as needed, to attend Foundation events with purpose of cultivating and stewarding key donors. Leads strategy to grow and expand reach for community partners in the community, creating a pipeline for the corporate and major gift teams. Manages 1-2 physician partnerships. Solicits and manages a portfolio prospect for community engagement and partnerships. Responsible for all donor communications, including written proposals and gift agreements. Ensures proper recording of all contracts with prospects and the appropriate gift acknowledgment and stewardship of assigned donors. Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor’s Degree Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Preferred Requirements 5-10 years Licenses & Certifications CFRE 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 To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary. *Not all benefits apply to all jobs Equal Opportunity Employer Apply #J-18808-Ljbffr ROME GROUP