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Professional - Non-Clinical
Assistant Director of Philanthropy
Houston, TX, US
We are searching for an Assistant Director of Philanthropy focusing on Corporate Relations - -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will be responsible for securing at least $4-5 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. In addition to individual fundraising efforts, role is to lead a successful team of Mid-Level and/or Major Gift fundraisers and help develop fundraising strategies for the organization's top priorities.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Raise $4-5 million annually in gifts and commitments
- Manage the health, composition and ongoing activity of 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
- Provide leadership and management oversight to a team of Mid-Level and/or Major Gift philanthropy advisors, including ongoing mentoring, coaching and development
- Support and help guide strategy development for individual team members to ensure highest potential to meet fundraising goals Manage the health, composition and ongoing activity of portfolio of assigned, qualified major gift prospects/donors
- Lead development and execution of strategy for top organizational priorities/initiatives
- Work closely as part of Major Gifts leadership team to help direct and advance processes and programs that impact philanthropy advisors’ ability to effectively secure funds
- Participate in strategy sessions with team members and colleagues on key major gift prospect
Skills & Requirements
- Required associate's degree
- Preferred bachelor's degree
- Required 8-year fundraising experience AND 1 year required formal supervisory experience
- Direct Individual fundraising with specific track record in major gifts preferred
- Knowledge of fundraising planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation.
- 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.
- Must demonstrate leadership competencies and experience in creating and managing productive and cohesive teams
About Texas Children’s
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation’s first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
