Sr Philanthropic Gift Officer

Sr Philanthropic Gift Officer is responsible for planning, leading and executing Children's Mercy Hospital's strategies to secure major and principal philanthropic support from local, regional and national individuals, families and private and corporate foundations by forging strong internal and external relationships, providing exceptional donor experience and managing high-level relationships on behalf of the department to close major gifts of $50,000 and above, with a focus on securing six- and seven-figure commitments in support of the mission of Children's Mercy Hospital. The position serves as a trusted fundraising partner to hospital, research, clinical, and executive leadership, translating institutional priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities through the development of strong internal and external relationships, exceptional donor engagement, and strategic portfolio management.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity

Responsibilities

• Solicitation, cultivation and stewardship of large philanthropic gifts.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and 3-5 years experience Progressively responsible fundraising experience with demonstrated success securing major gifts, foundation grants, corporate support or principal gifts. Grant writing experience is preferred. Philanthropic fundraising experience in the not-for-profit sector would be ideal. Healthcare fundraising experience would be excellent. The most important factor, however, is to possess the skills required to forge, sustain and build relationships with donors. or
• Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years experience Progressively responsible fundraising experience with demonstrated success securing major gifts, foundation grants, corporate support or principal gifts. Grant writing experience is preferred. Philanthropic fundraising experience in the not-for-profit sector would be ideal. Healthcare fundraising experience would be excellent. The most important factor, however, is to possess the skills required to forge, sustain and build relationships with donors.
• CFRE Preferred
• Grant Professional Association Preferred