Philanthropy Specialist I - Foundation Admin

CHRISTUS Health; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Irving, TX seeks a philanthropy specialist to support operations and fundraising. The role centers on acting as a SME, delivering reports, and assisting with planning and communications.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years in a nonprofit setting, with experience in Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Office. Background in fundraising is a plus, with strong analytical and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years in philanthropy/non-profit fundraising.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM preferred.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the required leadership competencies and collaborates with team members.
• Provides reports and trend data to stakeholders.
• Provides clinical, technical, or administrative support to others as needed.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in philanthropy operations.
• Communicates effectively internally and externally and works independently when needed.
• Develops and implements project plans and marketing/communications materials aligned with department goals.

Skills

Donor database management

Analytical skills

Communication

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary:

Typically tasked with one very specific and highly technical responsibility within the function. Specialists are considered the source of truth and often their input is necessary for high level decision-making. In Philanthropy the specialists provide a wide range of expertise within philanthropy operations and fundraising. They represent a wide range of years of experience; some are more junior in their careers, while others have many years of experience. Many are considered “subject matter experts” (SME), they have acquired deep technical knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides reports and trend data.
• Provides clinical, technical, or administrative support to others.
• Seen as an individual contributor or SME in the specific area or function.
• Able to work independently and make sound decisions, utilizing judgment and analytical skills and to effectively communicate internally and externally.
• Demonstrate ability to develop and implement project plans; to develop effective marketing and communications material; and able to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the needs of department goals and objectives.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar setting required.
• Experience working with Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM or donor database, preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Background in fundraising or non-profit a plus.
• Database experience is a plus.
• Experience with volunteers and/or events may be preferred.
• Three years of experience processing gifts and data in Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Higher levels require five to seven years’ experience in a non-profit setting.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or NXT Fundamentals Professional Certification preferred.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time