Additional Information About the RoleThe Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital has an opportunity for a Sr. Philanthropy Officer. This role will focus on advancing philanthropic priorities for Goldfarb School of Nursing; with primary emphasis on securing major gifts for scholarships, endowed faculty positions and capital projects. This role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a preference for candidates who bring prior fundraising experience-ideally within higher education.
Hybrid position, with expectations to be onsite 3x per week.
Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeThe Sr. Philanthropy Officer will support the fundraising efforts of the hospital Foundation primarily by holding and managing a portfolio of local and regional donors, with a focus on those currently, or capable of, giving $25,000 or more. They will assist in the growth and support of the planned giving strategies, while also working with Physician Chiefs, and Hospital Divisions, to identify new opportunities for fundraising and cultivate new donors.
Responsibilities- Manage a portfolio of major giving donors and prospects, with a focus on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors. Includes the solicitation of major gifts prospects for capital, endowment, and programmatic gifts. Hold a portfolio of regional donors with the expectation of growing our regional footprint with regard to dollars raised and donors engaged. Travel may be expected.
- Manage at least two hospital divisions, or departments, working with the Chief, or lead, of that division, and other staff, to cultivate new donors, help physicians shape their fundraising needs, and solicit donors based on those needs.
- Collaborate with the events team to successfully orchestrate donor receptions to support campaign fundraising. Attend evening and weekend Foundation events as needed with the purpose of cultivating and stewarding key donors.
- Ensure proper recording of all contracts with prospects and provide appropriate gift acknowledgement and stewardship of assigned donors. Also responsible for all donor communications, including written proposals and gift agreements.
- Responsible for the identification and solicitation of planned giving prospects, as assigned, collaborating with leadership to complete complex estate gifts.
Minimum RequirementsEducationExperienceSupervisor ExperiencePreferred RequirementsEducationExperienceLicenses & Certifications Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
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