Chief Philanthropy & Communications Officer

Chief Philanthropy & Communications Officer

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For over 35 years, the Children’s Inn at NIH has provided a free, family-centered “Place Like Home” for young patients participating in groundbreaking clinical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Transformative advancements in treating childhood leukemia, sickle cell disease, HIV/AIDS, rare genetic disorders, and serious pediatric mental health conditions have been made possible, in part, because children who might not otherwise be able to join clinical trials could stay at The Inn throughout treatment.

The Inn’s mission and its proximity to the NIH campus have made it a vital partner in advancing medical discoveries that inform and improve global public health. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and serving as a key member of the Executive Team, the Chief Philanthropy & Communications Officer (CPCO) will be a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, shaping the vision, strategy, and execution of all fundraising and related communications initiatives.

Leading a team of 13, including six direct reports, you will oversee an established $6M annual portfolio spanning individual giving, corporate partnerships, foundation grants, planned giving, and events, supported by a communications strategy that amplifies philanthropic priorities and conveys impact through family-centered storytelling and scientific partnership.

You’ll be stepping into a mature philanthropic program with strong donor loyalty, disciplined portfolio management, and an updated communications roadmap already underway. Your challenge will be to build on this foundation with data-informed, relationship-centered strategies that meet donors and funders where they are today.

• Philanthropy Strategy. Lead and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports short- and long-term revenue goals. Strengthen donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement to deepen relationships and increase giving, including donor club strategies that support retention and upgrading. Manage fundraising events that contribute to annual support and special programs.
• Philanthropic Partnerships and Pipeline Growth. Strengthen and grow giving pipelines across high-profile individuals, corporations, foundations, and other institutional partners. Oversee the development of compelling proposals for local and national funders. Guide strategies to significantly expand planned giving participation, ensuring policies, training, and infrastructure support bequests and deferred gifts.
• Special Campaign Initiatives. Lead the planning and execution of capital and endowment campaigns, including feasibility studies, case for support development, and campaign staffing and volunteer engagement.

• Strategy and Brand Alignment. Lead a communications strategy that advances fundraising goals, strengthens donor engagement, and emphasizes The Inn’s dual role as a family-centered support and partner in scientific advancement. Ensure consistent messaging across all channels. Coordinate with the NIH Office of Communications and Public Liaison to align on shared priorities.
• Development Communications and Materials. Oversee the development of promotional and fundraising materials, including newsletters, annual reports, brochures, and press releases, ensuring stories and messaging highlight The Inn’s mission and the impact of philanthropic support.
• Digital Engagement and Outreach. Oversee a digital presence that reflects development priorities and meets donors where they connect and give today. Guide content strategy across the website and social media platforms to support donor cultivation and raise awareness.
• Media Relations and External Representation. Cultivate relationships with local and national media outlets and pursue opportunities for earned media coverage. Represent The Inn at community and fundraising events.

• Partner with the CEO and Resource Development Committee to engage Board members and volunteers in…