Development Associate

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Development Associate to enhance donor engagement and support fundraising initiatives. This role involves building relationships with key stakeholders and assisting in community programs. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in nonprofits or similar fields.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with nonprofits, events, marketing, or sales preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse groups.
• Strong organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with programming logistics within the Cook Children's Health Foundation.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with donors and community groups.
• Support signature events and community programs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location:

Rosedale Office Building
Department:Major Gifts - Fundraising
Shift:First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:40
Summary:

Under the guidance of the Director, Development Strategy, the Development Associate will assist with programming logistics within the Cook Children's Health Foundation. The Associate will be responsible for activities that help to strengthen donor engagement with Cook Children's. The Associate will build and maintain effective working relationships and establish rapport with key constituents, including employees, parent groups, patient families, and donors. They will provide support for signature events, community programs such as Experience the Mission (ETM), and donor giving societies. This position offers valuable opportunities to learn the basic components of a comprehensive development program. It supports the donor engagement team and reports directly to the Director, Development Strategy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Preferably 3 years of experience with nonprofits, events, marketing, sales, or similar fields to effectively communicate with donors and prospective donors. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with physicians, senior leadership, administration, and outside vendors.

• Strong organizational skills are essential due to the detailed nature of the position.

• Must work well in a team setting and be self-motivated to meet deadlines.

About Us:

Cook Children's Foundation

Cook Children's Foundation relies on the generosity of donors to support our Promise, enabling us to offer the latest technology and research, and provide access to healthcare services for the children and families we serve.

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement, and termination.