Manager, Volunteer Leadership and Events

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation is seeking a fundraising leader to guide and grow comprehensive donor programs in the Atlanta area. The role focuses on building strong donor relationships, developing scalable strategies, and managing a high-impact fundraising team.

You will drive annual revenue targets, steward major gifts, and collaborate with Foundation leadership to advance the mission of improving child health through philanthropy.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in development/fundraising
• Experience in marketing
• Demonstrated record of successful relationships with donors

Responsibilities

• Develops annual goals and implements action plans in assigned areas to maximize Children's Healthcare of Atlanta fundraising support.
• Develops and implements strategies for identifying potential prospects and growing donor base.
• Represents Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta appropriately at miscellaneous community functions, networking and nurturing new and existing relationships.
• Maintains up-to-date records on both prospects and donors via Raiser’s Edge.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Communication

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, English, or related field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time 8:00 AM
Shift End Time 4:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type Regular

Company Overview

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Summary

Leads and directs assigned areas of the Foundation. Establishes and maintains comprehensive programs and services that meet the demands of healthcare fundraising and fulfill the vision and mission of the Foundation in an organized, effective, innovative, and cost-effective manner.

• Broadens and maximizes support for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta by meeting or exceeding an annual individual solicitor fundraising target of $500k or more and/or managing direct report(s) to meet a team fundraising target.
• Provides exceptional donor recognition and value for gifts.
• Promotes relationships with the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta community, including trustees, doctors, staff, and volunteers by encouraging use of their skills and knowledge in support of philanthropic efforts.

Experience

Experience in marketing

Preferred Qualifications

5 years of experience in development/fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, English, or related field

Certification Summary

No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated record of successful relationships working with donors in closing gifts

Proven ability to think and act independently in specific situations and willingness to take accountability for decisions and actions

Excellent team building, communication, customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Aptitude for conflict resolution, problem-solving, strategic planning and evaluations, and financial analysis

Must have sound knowledge of the Atlanta community and the ability to represent Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in a credible, effective manner among friends of the hospital, trustees, parents, and individuals

Ability to prioritize, meet multiple deadlines, and work well under pressure

Demonstrated professional educational enhancement such as through seminars and advanced training

Knowledge of computer fundraising software such as Raiser’s Edge

Job Responsibilities

Uses moves management philosophy to cultivate prospects by mail, telephone, and personal meetings.

• Develops annual goals and implements action plans in assigned areas to maximize Children's Healthcare of Atlanta fundraising support.
• Works closely with Foundation leadership and other Foundation teams to create and implement a comprehensive systemwide solicitation program in assigned areas, encouraging ongoing support and stewarding prospects and donors through the fundraising continuum.
• Develops and implements strategies for identifying potential prospects and growing donor base.
• Represents Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta appropriately at miscellaneous community functions, networking and nurturing new and existing relationships.
• Achieves annual revenue and other targets in areas of responsibility while minimizing cost to raise a dollar.
• Sets expectations, develops plans, and manages processes to provide exceptional donor recognition and stewardship.
• Maintains close association with and expert knowledge of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
• Maintains up-to-date records on both prospects and donors via Raiser’s Edge.
• Continually demonstrates team player attitude and positive approach.
• Supports and encourages staff professional development by communicating with direct reports and peers in other organizations to generate new fundraising ideas.
• Participates in educational programs, professional organizations, and development activities to maintain knowledge of national trends and promote leading-edge performance.
• May manage/direct staff.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location

Address 1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Government/Community Affairs

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.