Philanthropy Partner

Job Category:

Administrative & Clerical

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

The Philanthropy Partner supports the philanthropic efforts of the NGHS Foundation by managing a portfolio of 60-80 prospects and securing major gifts of $25,000 or more. The Philanthropy Partner is responsible for developing strategies for donor engagement, guiding proposal creation, and coordinating recognition efforts in partnership with the Donor Relations Officer. The Philanthropy Partner builds and maintains strong relationships with donors, ensuring a positive giving experience and successful fundraising outcomes. The Philanthropy Partner collaborates with NGHS Finance Department to maximize employee, corporate, and individual participation with the Rural Hospital Tax credit program.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications:

• Educational Requirements:

• Minimum Experience: Minimum of three (3) - five (5) years direct fundraising, preferably in a healthcare, education or other non-profit setting. Other related experience in similar industries with transferrable skills will be considered

• Other: Previous business development, sales, marketing or related experience will be considered

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: CFRE

• Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Non-profit Management, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or other related field

• Preferred Experience:

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Suite products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and possesses a working knowledge of Blackbaud's Raisers Edge or other fundraising/donor management systems

• Basic understanding of project management, budgeting and strategic planning

• Base knowledge of the principles of individual fundraising and relationship development

• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities

• Ability to be self-directed and work under pressure in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, engaging and building relationships with donors, volunteers, and the general public.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assists with NGHS Foundation's efforts to develop philanthropic support including the Rural Hospital Tax Credit for NGHS by developing/cultivating relationships, identifying potential partners, and identifying/cultivating donor prospects, resulting in financial gifts to NGHS at the major ($10,000 and higher) gift level.

• Responsible for developing meaningful, long-term relationships with organizational partners, donors and prospects.

• Develops strategic partnerships with physician and clinician champions to identify and cultivate Grateful Patient prospects.

• Provides input for public announcements and communication plan, donor story, signage, recognition and dedication events where appropriate in accordance with Foundation recognition policy.

• Responsible for accurate and up-to-date donor and prospect database records, as well as provides up-to-date prospect tracking in the order of short, intermediate and long-term prospects. With the Director of Development, creates written strategies for each prospect in the portfolio an effort to cultivate and educate, ultimately resulting in a successful gift solicitation.

• Participates in short and long-range planning activities to develop and implement fundraising goals and objectives. Responsible for facilitating evaluation and documentation of progress toward successful meeting of business goals and objectives.

• Attends weekly Development Team meetings and participates in special meetings, activities, brainstorming, and planning with Gift Officers.

• Works with Foundation team to update policy and procedure manual as it relates to major gifts and Foundation standards.

• Maintains a working knowledge of Raiser's Edge fundraising software to review, update, enter prospect tracking information and reporting on constituent records. Enters information summarizing contacts with prospects and donors immediately following meetings in order to keep accurate and up-to-date information.

• Works collaboratively with Foundation staff and other NGHS staff, such as Public Relations, on educational programs, projects, special events, ground breakings, and public grand openings, as needed.

• Assists in the development of campaign materials such as case statement, DVDs, brochures, programs, and press releases.

• Maintains a broad knowledge of the purpose, importance and status of projects, programs, individuals and organizations coming in contact with the Foundation.

• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of both the development and community relations programs of NGHS Foundation, seeking ways to improve the effectiveness of existing programs and to attract support from new sources.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20lbs, Occasionally 0-30%

• Weight Carried: Up to 20lbs, Occasionally 0-30%

• Vision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30%

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%

• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.