Manager of Annual Giving

St. Joseph’s Foundation was founded in 1981 to continue the rich philanthropic tradition established by the Sisters of Mercy, who first established St. Joseph’s Hospital in 1895. The Foundation raises funds to support patient care, education and research at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, ensuring all patients are offered the best medical services available, provided with kindness, compassion and respect.  Learn more at https://www.supportstjosephs.org/

Job Summary:

St. Joseph’s Foundation is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Manager of Annual Giving to lead and grow the Foundation’s annual giving initiatives in support of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a comprehensive calendar of fundraising programs, including signature Foundation events, third-party fundraisers, direct mail campaigns, and employee giving initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of annual fundraising events and third-party fundraisers to build community engagement and philanthropic support.

• Manage a portfolio of annual donors, providing personalized stewardship and engagement opportunities with the goal of deepening relationships and increasing philanthropic support over time.  

• Manage the hospital’s annual employee giving campaign, cultivating internal champions and ensuring high participation and impact.

• Develop and implement a compelling direct mail strategy to acquire, retain, and upgrade donors, in alignment with broader Foundation goals.

• Collaborate with communications, development, and hospital leadership teams to create compelling messaging and donor experiences that inspire giving.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a professional fundraising role with a demonstrated ability to solicit and close gifts.

Special Skills:

• Excellent verbal, written (proposals), and presentation skills.
• Ability to think strategically to plan, solicit, close, and steward gifts at various levels.
• Ability to develop substantive relationships with prospects and donors.
• Demonstrated ability to work with board members and volunteers to raise gifts at various levels. Ability to work in a team environment to meet annual goals.
• Proficient in office computer technology – including Google applications.

Training:

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, good oral and written communications skills and the ability to relate and form relationships with the hospital family, donors and prospects.
• The Gift Officer should exhibit a level of personal and professional sophistication and style commensurate with that of the donor/prospect pool.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree
• Previous experience in healthcare fundraising.

We offer great benefits to support you and your family, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (no premium option for employee benefits)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Matching 401(k) retirement program
• Fully Funded Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health Benefit
• Employee Life Insurance
• Eligible for annual incentive pay based on company performance
• Relocation assistance if applicable
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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.  Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.  In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.  Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.