Philanthropy Specialist: Programs & Partnerships

Summary
ThePhilanthropy Specialist, Programs & Partnershipsis responsible forturning fundraising strategy into action. This role drives the day-to-day execution of program funding efforts, ensuring grants aresubmitted, campaigns are launched, donors are stewarded, and impact is clearly communicated.This rolealso willhold an entry tomid-level donor portfolio to support theQuality of Lifeprograms.

Working in close partnership with the Director and Foundation team, this role serves as the operational engine behind program-based philanthropy, translatingbig ideasinto tangible outputs that generate revenue and strengthen donor trust.

This is a highly detail-oriented, deadline-driven role that sits at the center of data, storytelling, and execution.TheSpecialistmanages day-to-day donor relationships, supports grant activity, and delivers thoughtful stewardship experiences thatdemonstrateimpact and strengthen long-term donor engagement across key program areas, including quality-of-life initiatives, Wheelchair & Adaptive Sports, recreation therapy, child and family services, and community-based programs.

Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Execution & Donor Experiences

• Lead an entry to mid-level donor portfolio forQuality of LifePrograms

• Translate strategic priorities into executable campaigns, proposals, and deliverables

• Develop and execute program-specific appeals and funding initiatives

• Ensure all fundraising activities are delivered on time, with high quality and attention to detail

• Proactivelyidentifyneeds and next steps to move work forward

Program Collaboration & Donor Engagement

• Collaborates with program and hospital teams to gather program information and translate funding needs into clear, donor-ready language and materials.

• Supports the development of donor relationships through coordinated outreach, stewardship, and engagement activities aligned with program priorities.

• Works closely with clinical and program staff to understand outcomes, impact, and storytelling opportunities.

Donor Stewardship & Engagement

• Designs and executes stewardship plansfor assigned donorportfoliothat communicate impact, gratitude, and outcomes.

• Collaborates across the Foundation team to plan and deliver donor cultivation and stewardship experiences in support of programmatic fundraising and engagement.

• Coordinates donor recognition, thank-you communications, site visits, and program engagement opportunities.

• Maintainsaccurateandtimelydocumentation of donor interactions and moves management activity in the donor database.

Grants, Research, & ProspectingSupport

• Write,submit, and manage grant proposals and reports

• Manages relationships with foundation donors within assigned portfolio, in coordination with the Director.

• Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar to ensure deadlines are met

• Ensure compliance with funder requirements and reporting expectations

• Conducts prospect and grant research and supports proposal development, reporting, and compliance in coordination with the Director and Foundation team.

• Gathers program data, outcomes, and narratives to support grant submissions and reports.
  

Team Collaboration & Professional Development

• Works collaboratively with Foundation colleagues to support integrated fundraising, stewardship, and prospecting strategies.

• Participates in team meetings, planning sessions, and professional development opportunities.

• Demonstrates a commitment to learning program-based fundraising and growing into increased responsibility over time.

Leadership Must-Haves will be followed for patient and staff interactions:

• We'llembrace all people by:

• Treating everyone with dignity and respect.

• Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.

• Growing talent and people.

• Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexualorientationor socioeconomic status.

• Taking actionagainst discrimination.

• Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.

• Educating staff,patientsand the communities we care for.

• Restoring hope andfreedom,together.

• Rounding

• Thank You Notes

• Employee Selection/Peer Interviewing

• Key Words at Key Times

• AIDET Promise

• Standards of Behavior

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards ofbehaviorsas well as encourages, coaches, andmonitorsthe sameinteam members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute byidentifyingproblems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible;participatesin departmental efforts tomonitorand report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, healthcare administration, ora relatedfield, or equivalent professional experience.

• 3-5 years of professional fundraising or nonprofit development experience, includinggrants ordonor relationship management.

• Proven experience managing a donor portfolio, includingidentifying, cultivating,soliciting, and stewarding individual, corporate, and foundation donors.

• Experience conducting donor or prospect research and supporting proposal developmentor grant submissions.

• Strong verbal communication skills with ability toparticipatein public speaking events; ability to write clearly and persuasively.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.

• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPointand donor database systems

• Exceptional relationship-building skills with donors, volunteers, internal stakeholders, and community partners.

• Ability to work independently while thriving in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.

• High-energy, positive, "can-do" attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of initiative with an ability to work independently.

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically andthoroughunderstanding of strategic development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare, hospital, or complex mission-driven organization.

• Managing and researching grants andorganizationsthat align with our mission.

• Experience supporting quality-of-life, patient experience, child and family services, or community-based programs.