Philanthropy Officer- Annual Giving

Overview St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.” Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC). 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 Cultivate, solicit, and steward annual gift prospects and donors. Manage a portfolio of donors (community partnership, individuals, corporations and/or foundations) and partnership prospects for annual operations. Work 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. Demonstrate strong customer service orientation and assist team members in meeting the needs and expectations of donors and board members, creating new revenue streams. Work evenings and weekends, as needed, to attend Foundation events with purpose of cultivating and stewarding key donors. Lead strategy to grow and expand reach for community partners in the community, creating a pipeline for the corporate and major gift teams. Manage 1-2 physician partnerships. Solicit and manage a portfolio prospect for community engagement and partnerships. Responsible for all donor communications, including written proposals and gift agreements. Ensure proper recording of all contracts with prospects and the appropriate gift acknowledgement and stewardship of assigned donors. Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 2-5 years of related experience Supervisor Experience No supervisor experience required Preferred Requirements 5-10 years of related experience CFRE certification 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 St. Louis Children's Hospital