Major Gift Officer, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Posted by on November 19, 2012

Major Gift Officer, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Posted on: November 9, 2012

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the #1 children’s hospital in the United States, strives to be the world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children by integrating excellent patient care, innovative research and quality professional education into all of its programs. The Hospital was one of the first in the United States to recognize the importance of treating all aspects of the patient, including emotional well-being and that of the child’s family. We work to educate families as partners in their children’s care, and we rely on their feedback to improve our services.

At The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, we provide an environment that’s as nurturing as it is dynamic. Our team-oriented approach allows for ample learning and career growth opportunities. We think you’ll find that CHOP offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents. We are eager for your input, ideas and inspiration.

Position Description:

Manage all fundraising responsibilities for at least two medical specialty areas (Divisions and/or Programs). This position has the primary objective of building and revising as necessary a comprehensive strategic fundraising program for assigned areas and developing long-term philanthropic relationships with donors and prospects, with the ultimate goal of soliciting these individuals for a major gift(s) to the Hospital.

· Maintain a portfolio of 100-150 prospects rated at $100,000 and higher.
· Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, Clinical Support and Major Gifts, and in collaboration with Development colleagues and physician and nursing leadership in several divisions, departments and programs, lead a comprehensive program to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts from the families of patients seen in these areas.
· Recruit and manage volunteers to serve on special committees and for several key areas such as the Boards of Visitors.
Conduct a minimum of 120 face-to-face visits annually; Make 10 phone calls daily.
Open 40 proposals yearly with a target above the $10,000 level to prospects; add a minimum of $2 million to the pipeline annually.
Promote a culture of philanthropy within the assigned areas; build philanthropic awareness via physician/nursing/support staff orientations, one-on-one medical staff meetings, and maintaining a presence in the clinical units.

Identify, cultivate, and solicit foundations and corporations, in collaboration with our corporate/foundation staff.
Manage special events using the resources of event staff members; leverage special programs focused on philanthropic for physicians & nurses.

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