Director, Philanthropy

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Job description

Company Overview:
You can make a difference in a child's life. Shriners Children's is the largest provider of pediatric sub-specialty orthopedic and burn care in Northern California and is recognized by US News and World Report as a top pediatric hospital in the country.

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Shriners Children's Northern California offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, health savings account (HSA), paid time off, pet insurance, continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include free parking, team-approached interdisciplinary care, friendly environment and the satisfaction that our patients are receiving the best care available.

Job Overview:
The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for identifying and cultivating prospective donors in the hospital's community, soliciting donations, and nurturing donor relationships through regular contact, communication, and recognition. For fundraising, this position also develops and maintains relationships with hospital-affiliated Shrine Centers and the local community. All candidates must bring a mission-driven and community-minded approach to the role. This position reports to the Senior Director of Philanthropy.

The pay range for this position is $82,705 - $138,675. Compensation is determined based on relevant experience and department equity.

Responsibilities:
Plans and executes a successful leadership-giving program to build the number and gifts from donors and corporations with the ability to make gifts of $1,000 or more, manage an appeal schedule and create solicitation mailings and lists, execute event logistics, work with third-party event fundraisers and visit groups and corporations and foundations on behalf of Shriners Children's Northern California in Sacramento, CA.

Works closely with the philanthropy team to execute operational strategies aimed at increasing the pool of prospective donors for major and annual campaigns, sponsorships, and foundation gifts. Responsibilities include reaching out to donors and funders for personal meetings, crafting solicitation proposals, organizing cultivation events, and actively soliciting donations

Oversees philanthropy team's stewardship efforts including donor recognition, special events, stewardship mailings and annual impact reports for donors and funders

Manages assigned donors, tracks progress and results, and runs necessary reports using the Blackbaud CRM database. Uses the Classy peer-to-peer digital event management platform for donor communication and solicitation in partnership with the central office of philanthropy as appropriate

Provides staff support as assigned for fundraising committees and the Board of Governors

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
Experience

5 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including direct mail, grant writing, and face-to-face fundraising. A track record of successful fundraising or similar accomplishments is essential.

Prior experience with event planning and management required

Education

Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent of education and experience, required

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