Transformational Giving Director

Transformational Giving Director for The Foundation at BJC HealthCare

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Gratitude inspires everything we do at The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Our donors enrich lives, save lives, and transform patient care. By supporting innovative research and programs that enhance care delivery, we are able to improve the health and well-being of the patients, families, and communities we have the privilege to serve.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting the following world-class healthcare organizations: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Siteman Cancer Center, Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, BJC Home Care and Hospice, Evelyn’s House (hospice), and Washington University School of Medicine.

Role Purpose

The Director, Transformational Giving will lead the development of philanthropic strategies for $1M donors in support of the Foundation and all health approved priorities. The role will lead the development of written comprehensive case for support for complex fundraising priorities. The position will maintain a portfolio of 25-40 transformational gift prospects including the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of those prospects.

Responsibilities

• Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
• Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
• Define campaign fundraising initiatives along with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) including developing specific and compelling gift objectives within each initiative. Collaborate with academic, administrative, and clinical leaders to develop business plans for the initiatives. Juggle complex fundraising initiatives that involve multiple stakeholders and competing organizational priorities.
• Identify $1M prospective donors and work with necessary foundation team members to create strategies and timelines for each donor. Develop fundraising plans and timelines for successful completion of each initiative. Responsible for tracking moves management process for all $1M donors.
• Staff a select portfolio of $1M transformational donors with responsibility for managing all aspects of the donor portfolio including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Work to create and execute best practices for building and sustaining a transformational giving program at the Foundation that includes implementing strategies for local, regional, and national growth. Responsible for creating process and procedures for the on-going pipeline development of transformational gift prospects for long-term fundraising growth for the Foundation.
• Provide strategic leadership to the Foundation team and set priorities, goals, and track success metrics.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• 2-5 years

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree

Experience

• 5-10 years

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer