About Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES

1. To treat every child as we would our own
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated
3. To turn no child away for any reason

Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. Boosters are excluded from this requirement.

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Full-Time Hybrid, Work in office, work remote in community and home

Summary:

The Major Gifts Officer cultivates and solicits individual donor prospects who are capable of contributing major and/or planned gifts starting at $25,000.

Responsibilities:

1. Cultivates and solicits individual donor prospects who are capable of contributing major and/or planned gifts starting at $25,000.

2. Develops and implements a strategic fundraising plan for major and planned gifts which complements the other fundraising programs of Akron Children's Hospital Foundation.

3. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise
1. Experience in professional major gifts [$25,000 or higher] fundraising with a proven record of successful results is required healthcare fundraising is preferred.
2. Experience with donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship is required.
3. Experience in planned giving and knowledge of tax laws and basic financial strategies is preferred.
4. Travel and valid Ohio driver's license is required.
5. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
6. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
7. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Database management software is required Raiser's Edge software is preferred.

Education and Experience
1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field is required Master's degree is preferred.
2. Certification: Certified Fund- Raising Executive [CFRE] is preferred.
3. Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.
4. Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

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Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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