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Job Summary
The Foundation Philanthropy Officer, Children’s Miracle Network supports and implements the CMN annual fundraising efforts of the UMC Foundation and UMC Children's Hospital. Primary responsibility with implementing CMN Special Events, working with CMN national and local sponsors. Primary contact and provides leadership for the activities of the UMC Spirit Team.

Reports to: Foundation Director, Philanthropy

Job Specific Responsibilities
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:
• Implements specific national sponsor programs for Children’s Miracle Network in coordination of the CMN Program Manager
• Implements specific local sponsor programs for Children’s Miracle Network, including Texas Tech Dance Marathon, Extra Life, Administrative Professional’s Day, as well as others as assigned.
• Implements and coordinates with CMN Program Manager CMN Media Events
• Provides leadership to the UMC Spirit Team to ensure Spirit Team goals are met / oversight of activities.
• Supports appropriate work of UMC Foundation Board Committees.
• Develops and achieves annual giving best practice metrics.
• All other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field
• +3 year of experience in fundraising, preferably in a healthcare

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations
N/A

Skills and Abilities
• Ability to design and implement successful fundraising programs
• Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with donors and volunteers
• Effectively cope with change and able to operate in the midst of ambiguity
• Proficient with a donor software system and also Microsoft Office Suite
• Skilled in communicating in individual and group settings

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
Interaction with the Foundation Board members and other volunteer groups is extremely important Relationships with existing sponsor groups outside of the hospital are to be maintained throughout the year.

Physical Capabilities
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to read, write, listen, and verbally communicate

Environmental Working Conditions
This position is exposed to indoor varying temperature changes

Direct Reports
N/A

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*