Senior Director of Philanthropy

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is a family that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Job Overview

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center.  Shriners Children’s Lexington, part of an international pediatric health care system of hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and global outreach, is looking for a strong candidate to lead the philanthropic efforts of their medical center. Shriners Children’s provides a full range of programs, services and support, caring for children in a welcoming, warm, reassuring environment.

All candidates must bring a mission-driven and community-minded approach to the role.

Responsibilities

• Implementing a comprehensive strategic plan for all fundraising activities from major gifts to annual fund and events for our Lexington location, working closely with the Medical Center Administrator and reporting to the Executive Director of Location Philanthropy.  
• Maintaining a robust portfolio with six- and seven-figure donors and prospects in pursuit of impactful fundraising targets
• Working in collaboration with Shriners Children’s Headquarters staff, Lexington’s administration, its Board of Governors, and its Corporate Council to advance the philanthropy office, grow donor engagement, acquisition and stewardship, and support the overall philanthropic success.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 7 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience required
• 5 years of experience working with major giving and planned giving programs required
• Experience closing major and planned gifts from individuals, required
• Working knowledge of all planned giving vehicles, including prior experience with Charitable Gift Annuities required
• Personnel management experience required
• Demonstrable track record of fundraising accomplishments, including experience in building a major gifts program into a core component of philanthropic activity, required
• Experience in healthcare philanthropy preferred

 Education:

• Current Bachelor's Degree required

Shriner Children’s offers a competitive compensation package including medical benefits, a generous retirement match, and significant professional development opportunities.