Philanthropy Advisor

The Philanthropy Advisor is responsible for philanthropic giving in 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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Philanthropy Advisor is responsible for philanthropic giving and 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, qualify, and cultivate a portfolio of prospective major gift donors. Pursue 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, develop and implement strategic gift solicitations. Maximize opportunities to steward donors to further enhance relationships.

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

• Serve as Foundation liaison with the assigned development board; provide link between care site or service line plans and initiatives with overall system fundraising strategy. Identify potential board members and engage current board. Serve 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. Develop relationships with the philanthropic and business communities associated with the area of service. Manage and cultivate relationships to achieve the full fundraising potential of the community. Support the Foundation and system leadership in relationship building. Participate 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. Lead others to solve complex problems. Work independently with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional team or projects.​

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Knowledge and application of growth and development principles.
Utilization of effective communication strategies.
Implementation of specific technical factors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

OSHA BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE CATEGORIES (One category must be checked):

CATEGORY I:  ______

Employees whose job functions involve routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.  (Direct patient care jobs)

CATEGORY II:  _____

Employees whose job functions involve no routine exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.  (Indirect patient care jobs, i.e., unit clerk, pastoral care, etc.)

CATEGORY III:  ___x___

Employees whose job functions involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and Category I and II tasks are not a condition of employment.

Additional Job Description

Time Type
Full time

Primary Location
RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL

Additional Locations – Central Ohio / Columbus

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Work Shift
Day