Chief Philanthropy Officer and Campaign Director

Summary:
The Chief Philanthropy Officer and Campaign Director (CPO) reports to the system-wide VP for Development and works collaboratively with their hospital President. The CPO serves as the senior-most philanthropic strategist for the hospital, providing visionary leadership and oversight for all major giving initiatives, including major campaigns. This role sets the strategic direction and ensures alignment with system-wide priorities. The CPOs primary focus is the identification, cultivation and stewardship of individual, corporate and foundation prospects and donors within Rhode Island, New England and nationally. The CPO works closely clinical staff, senior management, Foundation Trustees and volunteers to advance the hospitals philanthropic mission with a chief focus on major, principal and planned giving opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Manages a portfolio (50-100) of major gift donors/prospects and creates cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for each. Actively solicits multiple major and planned gifts monthly in the $250k+ range, in partnership with hospital President, volunteer leaders and development colleagues.

Works closely with President, systemwide and clinical leadership to identify potential opportunities for funding, for both existing and planned projects and programs from all potential individual and institutional sources. Leads the development of long-term philanthropic strategies in collaboration with executive leadership.

With system-wide VP for Development and hospital President, develops annual plan and strategic objectives for fundraising that incorporates elements of prospect identification, rating, research, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and recognition. Provides input on annual revenue and expense budget for hospital foundation in conjunction with systemwide development leadership.

Leaders major and transformational campaigns and fundraising efforts across the hospital and its service lines.

Serves as a thought partner to the VP for Development on enterprise-wide fundraising innovation.

Generates awareness among hospital staff of the value of working with the development department when submitting any proposals to foundations or corporations. Facilitates engagement of hospital leadership and other appropriate staff in proposal development, funder cultivation and stewardship as needed.

Will organize workplan, and that of direct reports, around agreed upon key performance indicators (KPIs) such as total dollars raised, number of gift solicitations made, number of meaningful donor interactions and number of grateful patient referrals. Performance expectation to meet or exceed established KPIs.

Appropriately documents all stages of donor moves management and solicitation activities with prospects/donors in development database. Works with the appropriate development staff to ensure that all gifts and grants are recorded, acknowledged and recognized in a timely and appropriate manner.

In conjunction with the donor relations team, ensures coordination and/or creation of annual reporting/stewardship plans for each gift or grant received that ensure and strengthen ongoing relationships with donors. Ensures appropriate stewardship of all gifts and grants, working with Development Operations colleagues to transfer and report on funds as necessary. Uses data-driven insights to refine strategy and optimize donor engagement.

A valued member of Brown University Health Developments leadership team, works closely with other hospital development leaders, on prospect strategy and coordination across the system and all hospitals

Participates in system-wide/service line fundraising activities and major campaign efforts as appropriate. May be involved with service-line fundraising that benefits/supports other hospitals and programs within the system.

Ensures that fundraising strategies are consistent with Brown University Health and hospital missions and work closely with appropriate Lifespan departments on collaborative efforts, particularly around media and promotional support for these gifts.

Maintains high visibility within the hospital and within the external community.

Works closely to inspire the hospitals Foundation Trustees on advancing the hospitals philanthropic mission. Leverages the support of Trustees and volunteers as appropriate. May identify, recruit, and motivate volunteers responsible for helping the hospital foundation achieve its fundraising goals.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelors degree required.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of ten to fifteen years of progressively challenging, professional experiences in the development field including demonstrated experience in major gift cultivation and solicitation. Experience in health-care preferred. Exemplary oral and written communications skills are necessary. Demonstration of strong volunteer management skills. Strong computer and information management skill preferred. Basic budget preparation and time management capabilities needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed in various professional environments sometimes requiring early morning and/or late evening meetings. May also require occasional travel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides senior leadership to the hospitals development team, including direct supervision of gift officers and other staff. Champions a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

Direct Reports: 5-10

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Brown University Health Corporate Services, USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union