Donor Relations Officer II

Corporate Officer, Donor Relations Officer II

Department/Unit: Development, Corporate and Community Philanthropy Team

Hours/FTE: 40/1.0 FTE This position may include regional travel and require occasional night and weekend commitments.

Expected Starting Salary Range: $31 - 39/hr

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

The number one children's hospital in the country has a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented Donor Relations Officer to join its philanthropy team in the Department of Development. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and highly motivated individual, joining a highly collaborative team and will need to display that same trait. As part of the Corporate and Community Philanthropy Team, the Corporate Officer will managing an evolving portfolio of corporate prospects and suspects with a goal of securing qualification meetings and advancing partnerships. The outreach and discovery work completed by the corporate officer will involve cold calls and emails, all with the objective of connecting with decision-makers at local and national organizations and effectively speaking to the ways in which they can partner with Cincinnati Children's. This portfolio will also include current supporters. The corporate officer will participate in and lead event sponsorship efforts. This role reports to the Director of Corporate and Community Philanthropy.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• The #1 Pediatric Hospital in the Nation

• US News and World Report 2023

• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work

• An LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

Market Leading Benefits Including:

• Shift and Weekend Differentials

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/careers/benefits

• Pension plan and optional 403(b) supplemental retirement plans

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

• Referral bonus program for current staff!

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA Resource Group, Juntos

• Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

• Physical and mental health wellness programs

Working as a Donor Relations Officer II at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center you will:

• Develop relationships and executing strategies that result in gifts from corporations, businesses and other organizations ($5,000 or more, or annual gifts from individuals and family foundation $1,000 or more). Implement solicitation strategies for assigned prospects via personal, telephone, direct mail and online solicitation for gifts totaling $1 million or more each year. Gather information and draft correspondence to donors as part of the solicitation process. Conduct follow-up actions related to the fulfillment of proposals.

• Create and execute strategies which will enhance relationships with corporations, businesses and/or other entities that result in $1 - $1.5M in sponsorship revenue to Cincinnati Children's signature events and secondary events. Make sponsorship solicitations through personal visits, phone calls and email. Manage a portfolio of corporations and businesses. Track and report the status of sponsorship totals at regular meetings and communicate weekly to ensure all sponsors are receiving benefits. During post-event wrap-up, lead initiatives to creatively steward and acknowledge key sponsors and individual donors. Communicate corporate sponsorship progress during internal event planning committee meetings.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 5 years of work experience in a related job discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• A sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated.

• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

• Ability to organize and present data accurately and concisely

• Ability to both work independently and lead a group of colleagues in a project

• Ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy-to-understand manner

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA)