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Zanesville, Ohio
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Topeka, Kansas
Posted: 14-Aug-25
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 951283
Position Summary
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Gift Planning, the Sr. Philanthropy Officer (SPO) will help ensure the fundraising success of Phoenix Children’s Gift Planning Program through a focus on frontline activity, with special emphasis on creating and implementing strategies for successful solicitations and building strategic relationships with prospects and donors. This includes preparing written and oral presentations to potential donors, developing gift opportunities, and cultivating and soliciting gift prospects. The Senior Philanthropy Officer will work in collaboration with the Director, Gift Planning to build upon strategic gift planning initiatives to launch and and grow the program.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 10 years in fundraising, development or related field in a non-profit environment. Experience in a medical or academic development setting strongly encouraged
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in business, philanthropy or related field
Must have at least 5 years as a gift planning professional with experience in a sophisticated development or fundraising operation
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 125-150 prospects.
•Develops and implements thoughtful, strategic cultivation, solicitation, for prospective donors in asset and estate-based gifting.
•Responsible for strategic stewardship for assigned legacy donors.
•Ensures regular contact with donors through various activities and communications, especially face to face meetings.
•Identifies and develops joint major giving opportunities in collaboration with colleagues and team members across the foundation.
•Develops and manages timelines for various networking and community outreach to ensure plans and critical fundraising processes are carried out in a timely manner.
•Supports the Director, Gift Planning on fundraising activities and follow-up.
•Meets annual activity and financial performance metrics.
The Sr Philanthropy Officer is a seasoned major gifts fundraiser responsible for securing individual gifts with an emphasis on $100,000 and above. Success is achieved by building long term donor partnerships and demonstrating that all levels of philanthropic support are leveraged to realize maximum impact for Phoenix Children’s mission. The ideal candidate is energetic and enthusiastic, metrics-driven, and is comfortable working in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field. (Required)
- Master’s degree in business or related field. (Preferred)
Experience
- 10 or more years of combined experience in fundraising, sales, stewardship, and/or communications. (Required)
- Demonstrated success in prospect identification and relationship development and/or new business development. (Required)
- Proven major gift or equivalent large sales process experience. (Required)
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge/Salesforce or similar industry- based customer relationship management tools. (Preferred)
- Hospital or healthcare experience. (Preferred)
Certifications
- Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Certification (Preferred)
Special Skills
- Proven networking and connector skills. Enthusiastic, good humored, and energetic with a positive attitude and passion for building relationships. (Required)
- Goal oriented with a high level of maturity and personal integrity. (Required)
- Ability to multi-task with keen attention to detail. (Required)
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office software and CRM database. (Required)
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate occasional night and weekend activities. (Required)