The Assistant Director, Community Giving raises unrestricted funds through Children’s Miracle Network fundraising programs including Radiothons, Extra Life gaming program, and collegiate-focused programs such as Dance Marathons. Key duties include cultivating donor relationships, organizing event logistics, developing program strategies, coordinating with external stakeholders, public speaking, and contributing to the overall community engagement fundraising strategy. The role raises $500,000+ annually through an assigned portfolio while providing a world-class experience that leaves donors feeling valued, informed and engaged.
%3Cb%3EMinimum Education%3C/b%3E%3Cbr/%3EBachelor%27s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or other %3Cbr/%3Erelated field%3Cbr/%3E (Required)%3Cbr/%3E%3Cbr/%3E%3Cb%3EMinimum Work Experience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr/%3E4 years of technical development experience with a proven record in lower level major gifts, high end annual gifts or special event execution, or managing a component of the marketing program preferably in a healthcare or academic setting (Required)%3Cbr/%3E%3Cbr/%3E%3Cb%3ERequired Skills/Knowledge%3C/b%3E%3Cbr/%3EStrong written and verbal communication skills (including phone skills such as warm tone, good speaking cadence, clear and articulate speech)%3Cbr/%3EEffective interpersonal skills that demonstrate poise, tact, patience, and courtesy%3Cbr/%3EMust demonstrate initiative, energy, confidence, strong donor service attitude, and willingness to contribute to a teamwork-driven environment%3Cbr/%3EHigh levels of professionalism, compassion, creativity and integrity%3Cbr/%3EProven experience in successfully building and cultivating donor relationships%3Cbr/%3EA willingness to work collaboratively to produce fundraising strategies and tactics%3Cbr/%3EProven sense for developing tactics to meet goals and objectives%3Cbr/%3EAbility to manage time and task completion effectively%3Cbr/%3EStrong familiarity with The Raiser%27s Edge software and/or other donor-related platforms%3Cbr/%3E%3Cbr/%3E%3Cb%3EFunctional Accountabilities%3C/b%3E%3Cbr/%3E%3Cb%3EFundraising%3C/b%3E%3Cbr/%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EManage applicable giving programs, including strategy, budget, communications, solicitations, and oversight of data tracking. %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EExecutes donor strategy effectively through phone, email, mail, and face-to-face communication. %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EConducts meaningful touches or face-to-face donor meetings per year. %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ERenews 80% of assigned donors on an annual basis. %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ESecures new or upgraded annual donors at %245,000+ annually. %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EIdentifies Major Gifts and Planned Giving prospects annually and contribute to successful transfer of donors. %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ELearns about the programs of Children’s National and effectively communicate the mission to donors. %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EConducts oneself in a professional, friendly, and truthful manner with donors and colleagues. %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EResearch%3C/b%3E%3Cbr/%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EResearches, identifies, and promotes hand-off of high capacity donors to the appropriate Foundation Gift Officer. %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EUpdates fundraising database with contact notes, new information about donors and outcomes. %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr/%3E%3Cb%3EOrganizational Accountabilities%3C/b%3E%3Cbr/%3E%3Cb%3EOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)%3Cbr/%3EOrganizational Commitment/Identification %3C/b%3E %3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EAnticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr/%3ETeamwork/Communication %3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPartner with all team members to achieve goals%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EReceptive to others’ ideas and opinions%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr/%3EPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving %3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EContribute to a positive work environment%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to change%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgment%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr/%3ECost Management/Financial Responsibility %3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EUse resources efficiently%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ESearch for less costly ways of doing things%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr/%3ESafety %3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ESpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E