Sr Philanthropy Officer-Gift Planning

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Gift Planning, the Sr. Philanthropy Officer (SPO) will help ensure the fundraising success of Phoenix Children’s Gift Planning Program through frontline activity, with special emphasis on creating and implementing strategies for successful solicitations and building strategic relationships with prospects and donors. The Senior Philanthropy Officer works in collaboration with the Director to build upon strategic gift planning initiatives to launch and grow the program.

• Manages a portfolio of 125‑150 prospects.
• Develops and implements thoughtful, strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for prospective donors, with emphasis on gifts of $25,000 and above.
• Responsible for strategic stewardship of assigned legacy donors.
• Ensures regular contact with donors through various activities and communications, especially face‑to‑face meetings.
• Identifies and develops joint major giving opportunities in collaboration with colleagues and team members across the foundation.
• Develops and manages timelines for various fundraising activities to ensure plans and critical fundraising processes are carried out in a timely manner.
• Supports the Director, Gift Planning on fundraising activities and follow‑up.
• Meets annual activity and financial performance metrics.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.

• Minimum of 10 years in fundraising, development or related field in a non‑profit environment; experience in a medical or academic development setting strongly encouraged.
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in business, philanthropy or related field.
• At least 5 years as a gift planning professional with experience in a sophisticated development or fundraising operation.

Full‑time, Mon‑Fri 8 am‑5 pm, Phoenix, PCHF | Foundation.

Position classification:
Foundation – Full‑time.

• Occasional fine‑motor skill use, holding, reaching; constant hearing; constant use of keyboard, mouse and computer equipment.
• Occasional lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Frequently sitting and standing.
• Occasional pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching/kneeling, walking.
• Inside office environment.

Mission:
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families.

Vision:
Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties.
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies.
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders.
• Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families.
• We place children and families at the center of all we do.
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way.
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact.
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future.
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable.