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Job Description Summary:

The Philanthropy Advisor is responsible for philanthropic giving for the Central Ohio market area with specific focus on Riverside Methodist Hospital and OhioHealth hospitals and medical centers in the region.

SCOPE OF POSITION
This position reports to the Senior Philanthropy Advisor. This position will work in collaboration with foundation colleagues, hospital leaders and volunteers and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and implementation of fundraising programs for the region.
Organizational impact of position (fiscal and/or service): Fundraising dollars, annual goal. Approximately $1 million with expectations to maximize fundraising opportunities and build authentic relationships with internal and external partners as tenure and experience grows.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

JOB SUMMARY

The Philanthropy Advisor is responsible for philanthropic giving is responsible for creating and implementing a fundraising plan that achieves care site goals and priorities while remaining consistent with and supporting the system-wide foundation strategy. The Philanthropy Advisor is responsible for the engagement, cultivation, and solicitation of current and potential donors in securing major gifts ($25,000+) level, to support the mission of OhioHealth.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated track record of major gift fundraising success and will work in collaboration with hospital leadership and in partnership with dedicated fundraising volunteers. The Philanthropy Advisor will develop and implement a fundraising plan that achieves care site goals and while supporting system-wide strategic priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience

At least 5 years of professional fundraising experience or professional transferable experience (i.e., managing relationships with required measurable output, making calls, conducting face-to-face appointments, creating, and presenting proposals, and other fundamental elements of client relationship or sales-related activities).

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Working knowledge of Raisers Edge donor database (preferred). Experience with a large complex healthcare organization or higher education. Previous experience with capital campaigns, major gift, planned to give and healthcare philanthropy.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Leadership Competencies

INFORMATION SECURITY

Maintains confidentiality of log-on password(s) and security of other authentication devices (e.g., key fobs, proximity devices, etc.).
 

Ensures privacy and security of information entrusted to their care.
 

Uses company business assets and information resources for management-approved purposes only.
 

Adheres to all information privacy and security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
 

Promptly reports information security incidents to the OhioHealth Information Security Officer.

RESPONSIBILTIES AND DUTIES

• Develop and execute major gift fundraising strategies in alignment with the priorities of the OhioHealth Foundation
• Identify and engage grateful patient and community prospects
•  cultivate and solicit prospective donors
• Effectively lead and ensure alignment of key stakeholders, both internal and external, in support of initiatives, events, campaigns, and special projects
• Appropriately steward assigned donors in alignment with OhioHealth Foundation stewardship policies & protocols
• Meet or exceed annual fundraising productivity and activity goals as defined in collaboration with OhioHealth Foundation leadership
• Engage Hospital Leadership, Physician Staff and Volunteer Leaders (Board) in support of the mission and vision of OhioHealth
• Actively participate in OhioHealth Foundation fundraising activities

80%: Fundraising

• Identify, qualifies, and cultivate a portfolio of prospective major gift donors. Pursues connections and discover donor values, capacity, interest, and passion. Ensure quality and positive momentum within assigned portfolio to convert prospects to donors. Build context for gift proposals, develops, and implements strategic gift solicitations. Maximize opportunities to steward donors to further enhance relationships.

15%: Development Board Relations, Care site Strategy and/or External Relationship Management

• Serves as a Foundation liaison with the assigned development board; provides a link between care site or service line plans and initiatives with overall system fundraising strategy. Identifies potential board members and engages current board. Serves on executive team related to area of service. Develop a fundraising strategy and plan for assigned area that supports the Foundation’s overall fundraising strategy and objectives. Provide input and support to system-wide fundraising strategy and planning.  Develops relationships with the philanthropic and business communities associated with the area of service. Manages and cultivates relationships to achieve the full fundraising potential of the community. Supports the Foundation and system leadership in relationship building. Participates in community events to represent the organization and to build relationships.

5%: Leadership

• Coordinate and collaborate with Foundation and other system-wide teams e.g., marketing, finance to develop and implement fundraising programs and practices. Leads others to solve complex problems. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional team or projects.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

OhioHealth Foundation

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... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment