Posting Note: Position Summary
The Philanthropy Officer serves as a key member of the foundation individual giving team. This individual will strategically qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects in the mid-level giving programs to increase gifts to Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation. The ideal candidate will be energetic and enthusiastic, metrics-driven, and is comfortable working in a dynamic and fast paced environment. This position reports to the Sr. Director - Individual Giving.

Education and Experience Requirements:
*Minimum of 3 years in fundraising, development or related field in a non-profit environment. Experience in medical or academic setting is strongly encouraged
*Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in business, philanthropy or related field.
*Experience with Raiser’s Edge or other equivalent CRM system
*Candidate must be able to navigate a wide variety of business and social settings and enjoy taking the message of Phoenix Children’s Hospital to individuals and organizations not yet familiar with its work.

Position Duties:
*Manages a portfolio of 450 - 650 prospects
*Work in concert with the Sr. Director of Individual Giving and the Programs Director to develop and implement thoughtful strategic qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for prospective donors in the mid-level giving program, $1k - $99k
*Ensure regular, meaningful contact with donors through various activities and creative communication strategies
*Develop expertise in hospital Centers of Excellence and service lines; serves as foundation liaison in assisting physicians, program directors and administration with capital and programmatic funding needs
*Meet annual activity and financial performance metrics
*Participate in meetings and other special projects as requested.

The Development Officer II identifies, develops, broadens, and maximizes philanthropic support from individual and business prospects to increase awareness and support of hospital programs, initiatives and goals through philanthropic giving. This position may have program management oversight and execution.

1. Discovers/cultivates/solicits stewardship activities to develop a portfolio of prospects and donors to ensure achievement of fundraising goals and purposes. Develops strategies for identifying potential prospects and introducing new and additional individuals and businesses to philanthropy at PCH. Regularly reports activities and results against targets to achieve/exceed performance metrics. Works collaboratively and positively with colleagues to maximize giving potential of donors.
2. Collaborates with Foundation colleagues to develop and implement prospect cultivation and recognition collateral, promotional materials and proposals to engage and increase interest in philanthropy and sponsorship from individuals and businesses.
3. Develops expertise in Hospital Centers of Excellence and all clinical care areas, research and programs funded through philanthropy. Build relationships and ongoing interaction with physicians, researchers, program directors and administrators with personnel, programmatic and capital funding needs
4. Represents Phoenix Children’s appropriately at community functions, networking events and by nurturing new and existing relationships.
5. Maintains professional competency by pursuing industry knowledge, keeping apprised of current and national trends and building awareness of latest technologies and best practices to promote performance.
6. Some program management oversight and execution in collaboration with colleagues, support team and internal and/or external resources.
7. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable