Asst Development Officer

Kindora; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOP seeks an Assistant Development Officer to support Major Gifts programs. You will help identify, cultivate, solicit and steward six- and seven-figure donors, contributing to pediatric care advances.

Collaborating with Directors of Development, clinical teams and donor relations, you will prepare proposals, briefing materials, and reports, and help manage a growing donor portfolio with precision and empathy. Travel locally and regionally is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3 years in fundraising/development, preferably in healthcare.
• Experience with major gifts and donor relations.
• Strong collaboration and communication with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide major gift support to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward 6- and 7-figure donors.
• Prepare briefing materials and reports for donor meetings with leadership.
• Collaborate with Prospect Management to engage new donors.
• Help manage donor qualification and referral processes.
• Build, maintain and manage a portfolio of donors below $100k.

Skills

Donor relations

Prospect management

Stakeholder communication

Fundraising experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Donor database systems

Job description

SHIFT: Day (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care— your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs.

CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview Under the direction of a Director of Development, the Assistant Development Officer (ADO) provides high-level support for divisional fundraising programs in Major Gifts. The ADO serves as a key liaison between members of the fundraising team, division staff, Foundation colleagues, as well as external stakeholders.

What you will do

• Provide major gift support to members of the fundraising team in their efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward 6- and 7-figure individual donors. For example: Assist in the creation of proposals and stewardship reports/activities in partnership with donor relations. Prepare briefing materials for development colleagues, clinical and institutional leadership and support donor meeting follow up. Work collaboratively with Prospect Management to support efforts to identify and engage new prospective donors. Help manage donor qualification and referral processes.
• Partner with the Directors of Development and clinical teams to understand the goals and learn about the programs, research, clinical care and family support initiatives.
• Contribute to strong working relationships in Individual Giving and across the entire Foundation by interface with the community fundraising, corporate and foundation relations, and additional teams to help ensure engagement of fundraising foundations and related groups.
• Opportunity to build, maintain, and manage a small, active portfolio of donors below $100k.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Required Experience Qualifications At least three (3) years related job experience Required At least three (3) years development experience in a hospital or healthcare organization Preferred Skills and Abilities Proven ability in navigating a complex, fast-paced environment via collaboration and clear communication with key stakeholders. Must possess initiative, leadership, creative energy, well-refined organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills. Superior attention to detail in an environment where accuracy and timely completion of tasks is critical to maintaining faculty and donor satisfaction. Highest sensitivity and judgement with regard to the needs of families of seriously ill children. Intellectual depth, maturity, judgement and professionalism to earn the trust and confidence of hospital partners and external stakeholders as well as the ability to build strong collaborative relationships across a complex organization. Ability to persuasively promote the Hospital's mission in patient care, program development, education, and research. Effectively communicate complex medical information to both lay and professional audiences. Ability to work as an integral part of a fundraising team. Microsoft Office and database experience required.

Travel, local and regional, required.

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Salary Range

SALARY RANGE: $62,900.00 - $80,200.00 Annually Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. ------------------- At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.