Development Officer - Behavioral and Mental Health; BMH

Shift: Day;
Days: Monday-Friday;
Start Time: 8:00 AM;
End Time: 5:00 PM;
Worker Sub-Type: Regular

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Leads and directs assigned areas of the Foundation with a primary focus on advancing Behavioral and Mental Health (BMH) initiatives at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Establishes and maintains comprehensive fundraising programs and services that specifically support BMH care, research, and family resources, ensuring they meet the demands of healthcare fundraising and fulfill the vision and mission of the Foundation in an organized, effective, innovative, and cost effective manner.

Broadens and maximizes philanthropic support for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s BMH priorities by meeting or exceeding an annual individual solicitor fundraising target of $500k or more and/or managing direct report(s) to meet a team fundraising target. Provides exceptional donor recognition and value for gifts, particularly those directed to BMH programs and services. Builds and promotes strong relationships with the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta community—including trustees, behavioral and mental health clinicians, doctors, staff, and volunteers—by encouraging use of their skills and knowledge in support of BMH focused philanthropic efforts.

Candidates with prior experience in behavioral and mental health environments and related fundraising are strongly preferred.

• Experience in marketing

• 5 years of experience in development/fundraising
• Prior experience working in the mental health space

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, English, or related field

• No professional certifications required

• Demonstrated record of successful relationships working with donors in closing gifts
• Proven ability to think and act independently in specific situations and willingness to take accountability for decisions and actions
• Excellent team building, communication, customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Aptitude for conflict resolution, problem-solving, strategic planning and evaluations, and financial analysis
• Must have sound knowledge of the Atlanta community and the ability to represent Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in a credible, effective manner among friends of the hospital, trustees, parents, and individuals
• Ability to prioritize, meet multiple deadlines, and work well under pressure
• Demonstrated professional educational enhancement such as through seminars and advanced training
• Knowledge of computer fundraising software such as Raiser’s Edge and/or Salesforce
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Uses moves management philosophy to cultivate prospects by mail, telephone, and personal meetings.
• Develops annual goals and implements action plans in assigned areas to maximize Children's Healthcare of Atlanta fundraising support.
• Works closely with Foundation leadership and other Foundation teams to create and implement a comprehensive systemwide solicitation program as a visible advocate for Behavioral and Mental Health (BMH) priorities, encouraging ongoing support and stewarding prospects and donors through the fundraising continuum, and elevating awareness and support for pediatric BMH needs.
• Develops and implements strategies for identifying potential prospects and growing donor base.
• Act as the primary Foundation liaison to the Zalik Behavioral and Mental Health Center, fostering strong relationships to align philanthropic strategies with program needs.
• Represents Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta appropriately at miscellaneous community functions, networking and nurturing new and existing relationships.
• Support planning…