Philanthropy Advisor III

We are searching for a Philanthropy Advisor III – someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will secure at least $4 million in philanthropic funds for the organization by managing a portfolio of assigned, qualified prospects and donors, to ensure their retention as continuing donors to the organization and to progressively upgrade their level of giving and involvement.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Required 5 years of fundraising experience and preferred 5 years of Direct Individual fundraising with a specific track record in major gifts
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, the ability to work with a wide variety of personalities, and the ability to effectively plan, set goals, execute tactics and drive for results to meet goals. 
• Must also be a strong, positive communicator, both verbally and written, with a creative approach to building relationships. Must be a team player and collaborative contributor.

Responsibilities:

Responsibility A: Raise $4 million annually in gifts and commitments

• Manage the health, composition and ongoing activity of the portfolio of assigned qualified major gift prospects/donors
• Create and execute cultivation and solicitation strategies for portfolio prospects
• Create and execute stewardship strategies for portfolio donors
• Develop strong engagement strategies for fundraising volunteers in order to secure donor funds

Responsibility B: Cultivate relationships with priority areas

• Identify and build relationships with clinical and administrative leaders across the hospital
• Help drive fundraising strategies for key service lines

Responsibility C: Collaboration

• Participate in strategy sessions with colleagues on key major gift prospects
• Help drive response for Office of Philanthropy priority events and initiatives
• Participate in the creation of and help execute communication and fundraising tactics

Responsibility D: Documentation

• Record and manage donor/prospect data, activity, management and movement in the fundraising technology system
• Help maintain the integrity of data in the fundraising technology system