Philanthropy Advisor

Berger Health System; Dublin, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The philanthropy advisor role at OhioHealth Foundation focuses on developing and executing fundraising strategies across Central Ohio, with emphasis on Dublin Methodist Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, and other OhioHealth sites. You’ll manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, build strategic donor relationships, and drive annual fundraising goals.

Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Advisor, you’ll work with hospital executives, physicians, and volunteers to steward gifts, expand the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, sales, business development, or relationship management.
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts or comparable revenue goals.
• Experience managing prospect pipelines and moving relationships through a strategic cycle.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising– Manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and moves them through the philanthropy cycle.
• Coordinate and collaborate with system-wide philanthropy teams to support programs and campaigns.
• Develop fundraising strategies for assigned areas and build external relationships with donors and partners.
• Lead and collaborate with teams, recruit/train volunteers, and support governance and safety requirements.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more… in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

The Philanthropy Advisor is responsible for developing and executing fundraising strategies across the Central Ohio market, with primary focus on Dublin Methodist Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, and other OhioHealth hospitals and care sites. This frontline fundraising role manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, builds strategic relationships, and advances philanthropic priorities aligned with organizational growth and patient care excellence.

SCOPE OF POSITION

Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Advisor, this position partners closely with Foundation colleagues, hospital executives, physicians, board members, and volunteers to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support. The role is accountable for achieving annual fundraising goals while expanding donor engagement and pipeline development across assigned markets.

Organizational impact of position (fiscal and/or service):

Fundraising dollars, annual goal, approximately $1 million with expectations to maximize fundraising opportunities and build authentic relationships with internal and external partners as tenure and experience grows.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• 70%: Fundraising– Manages a portfolio of major gift prospects for the respective area. Implements effective process to move prospects through cycle of philanthropy. Coordinates and collaborates with system-wide philanthropy team to assist in implementation of fundraising programs, including: Annual fundraising; Corporate and foundation fundraising; Grateful patient programs; Planned giving; and events. Manages capital campaigns and/or collaborates on related system wide Foundation campaigns.
• 10%: Care Site Strategy – Develops a fundraising strategy and plan for assigned area that supports the Foundation’s overall fundraising strategy and objectives. Provides input and support to system-wide fundraising strategy and planning.
• 10%: External Relationship Management – Develops relationships with the philanthropic and business communities associated with the area of service. Manages and cultivates relationships to achieve the full fundraising potential of the community. Supports the Foundation and system leadership in relationship building. Participates in community events to represent the organization and to build relationships.
• 10% Leadership – Coordinates and collaborates with Foundation and other system-wide teams e.g., marketing, finance to develop and implement fundraising programs and practices. Recruits, trains, and manages volunteer teams. Leads others to solve complex problems. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional team or projects. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, sales, business development, or relationship management
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts or comparable revenue goals
• Experience managing prospect pipelines and moving relationships through a strategic cycle
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Experience using donor CRM platforms such as Raiser’s Edge or similar systems
• Knowledge of major gifts, annual giving, campaigns, planned giving, and stewardship strategies
• Experience in healthcare, higher education, or other complex mission-driven organizations preferred
• Ability to engage physicians, executives, and volunteers in fundraising efforts

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

This section is for leadership jobs only.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES INFORMATION SECURITY

Maintains confidentiality of log-on password(s) and security of other authentication devices (e.g., key fobs, proximity devices, etc.). Ensures privacy and security of information entrusted to their care. Uses company business assets and information resources for management-approved purposes only. Adheres to all information privacy and security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Promptly reports information security incidents to the OhioHealth Information Security Officer.

Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department OhioHealth Foundation

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

About OhioHealth

We are Inspired to Do Our Best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision - to be an organization "where people want to work."