Senior Community Fundraising Strategist

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston seeks a Senior Community Philanthropy Specialist to lead community-based fundraising initiatives that engage individuals, businesses, and organizations in supporting the hospital’s mission.

You will manage partnerships, develop plans, and build strong relationships to grow sustainable philanthropic support, while collaborating with internal teams to align with brand standards and donor stewardship.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fundraising, event planning, business, project management, community relations, healthcare, or related field.
• Experience with fundraising events, community partnerships, corporate relationships, or revenue-generating programs preferred.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting goals and deadlines.
• Creative, proactive, and results-oriented approach to building relationships and driving fundraising outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of revenue-generating partnerships, including third-party events, peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, Children’s Miracle Network partners, cause marketing, and point-of-sale initiatives.
• Develop and execute annual fundraising plans and 12–18 month strategies to achieve revenue goals.
• Build and strengthen relationships with businesses, community organizations, fundraising partners, and individuals.
• Provide strategic guidance, tools, and support to external event organizers and fundraising partners to maximize engagement and fundraising results.
• Partner with Major Gift Officers to identify and engage community fundraising prospects and help build the philanthropic pipeline.
• Represent Texas Children’s at fundraising events, check presentations, community activations, and partner meetings.
• Serve as an ambassador for Texas Children’s by sharing our mission and strengthening relationships throughout the community.
• Monitor fundraising performance, analyze results, and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Maintain accurate donor and prospect activity, engagement, and next steps in the CRM.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals, brand standards, and donor stewardship practices.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Presentation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston seeks a Senior Community Philanthropy Specialist to lead community-based fundraising initiatives that engage individuals, businesses, and organizations in supporting the hospital’s mission.

You will manage partnerships, develop plans, and build strong relationships to grow sustainable philanthropic support, while collaborating with internal teams to align with brand standards and donor stewardship.