Corporate Annual Giving Development Officer

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:30 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Being an employee at Children's is more than just protocols and medication rounds—it’s knowing when a hug is the most important thing in the world to a child. It’s knowing that sometimes laughter really is the best medicine. But, most important, it’s giving patients and families exactly the care they need, when they need it.

Job Description

Leads and directs assigned areas of the Foundation. Establishes and maintains comprehensive programs and services that meet the demands of healthcare fundraising and fulfill the vision and mission of the Foundation in an organized, effective, innovative, and cost effective manner. Broadens and maximizes support for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta by meeting or exceeding an annual individual solicitor fundraising target of $500k or more and/or managing direct report(s) to meet a team fundraising target. Provides exceptional donor recognition and value for gifts. Promotes relationships with the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta community, including trustees, doctors, staff, and volunteers by encouraging use of their skills and knowledge in support of philanthropic efforts.

Experience
Experience in marketing

Preferred Qualifications
5 years of experience in development/fundraising

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, English, or related field

Certification Summary
No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated record of successful relationships working with donors in closing gifts
Proven ability to think and act independently in specific situations and willingness to take accountability for decisions and actions
Excellent team building, communication, customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Aptitude for conflict resolution, problem-solving, strategic planning and evaluations, and financial analysis
Must have sound knowledge of the Atlanta community and the ability to represent Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in a credible, effective manner among friends of the hospital, trustees, parents, and individuals
Ability to prioritize, meet multiple deadlines, and work well under pressure
Demonstrated professional educational enhancement such as through seminars and advanced training
Knowledge of computer fundraising software such as Raiser’s Edge

Job Responsibilities

1. Cultivates prospects by email, mail, telephone and personal meetings using moves management philosophy.

2. Develops annual goals and implements action plans in assigned areas which maximize fundraising support of Children’s.

3. Works closely with Foundation leadership and other Foundation teams to execute on comprehensive system-wide solicitation program in Corporate Annual Giving areas, encouraging on-going support, and stewarding prospects and donors through the fundraising continuum.

4. Develops and implements strategies for identifying potential prospects and growing donor base.

5. Represents Children’s appropriately at miscellaneous corporate and community functions, networking and nurturing new and existing relationships.

6. Achieve annual revenue and other targets in areas of responsibility while minimizing cost to raise a dollar.

7. Maintains close association and expert knowledge of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

8. Set expectations, develop plans, and manage processes to provide exceptional donor recognition and stewardship.

9. Maintains up-to-date records on both prospects and donors via Raiser’s Edge.

10. Continually demonstrates “team player” attitude and positive approach.

11. Supports and encourages staff professional development by communicating with peers in other organizations to generate new fundraising ideas. Additionally, by participating in educational programs, professional organizations and development activities to maintain knowledge of national trends and to promote leading edge performance.

Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Government/Community Affairs