Development Coordinator

The Children's Hospital Foundation is hiring a Development Coordinator, Community Relations who will be responsible for the coordination and execution of various campaigns and initiatives with a focus on identifying, cultivating, and stewarding both active and prospective donors


As a Development Coordinator supporting the Corporate Giving team, you will play a key role in coordinating and executing fundraising campaigns and initiatives primarily focused on engaging and stewarding corporate donors and partners at the $5,000+ level. You will help identify, cultivate, and steward both active and prospective donors, working closely with Foundation colleagues and hospital partners to advance our mission and expand our impact in the community


Hours : Primarily a weekday / daylight position, with occasional weekend work required to support fundraising events, community activities and partner engagement.


Travel: Approx. 30-40% Travel within the Pittsburgh Region and Western PA to support various donor and community events. Reliable transportation is necessary.


Responsibilities:

• Assists the fundraising team in supporting fundraising activities that connect to the Foundation's overall fiscal year goals, with a focus on supporting major, principal and transformative donor giving and relationships.
• Works with the leadership and Foundation colleagues to understand the funding needs of various divisions and programs, and works with various Foundation teams toward realizing those goals.
• Supports the fundraising activities associated with some of the following: individuals, organizations, foundations providing necessary support as needed.
• Maintains relationships with current fundraising organizations and/or individuals while looking for and developing opportunities to build new partnerships.
• Coordinates and manages all assigned activities and fundraising initiatives and attends fundraising activities as appropriate/required.
• Assists with all other stages of department specific fundraising initiative planning and execution as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, advertising, public relations, communications, liberal arts, journalism, business or related field and 2 years of experience
  • OR 6 years of experience in Development, communications, business, special event management, volunteer management, corporate community relations or related field.
• Experience with development and/or fundraising in a health care, education or community non-profit setting preferred.
• Ability to independently manage projects and events from concept to completion.
• Understanding of how to develop strategic goals and define metrics for program areas.
• Experience working with volunteers and volunteer boards.
• Ability to develop and manage an overall program budget and an events budget.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities.
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team to fulfill goals of the department.
• Adept at developing and providing compelling presentations to large groups - public speaking experience helpful.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal and problem-solving skills and the ability to work with many different people such as donors, volunteers, trustees, vendors and staff.
• Ability to present a professional image of the hospital and articulate mission and values of the hospital.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines.
• Team oriented; works well within group situations.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends when needed.
• Ability to work professionally in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and pacing.
• High level of enthusiasm, initiative, motivation and self-direction.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Act 31 / Act 33 / Act 34 / Act 73 with renewal