Philanthropy Officer - Events & Donor Relations

The Philanthropy Officer for Donor Relations is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive donor acknowledgment, recognition, stewardship, and engagement strategies to enhance donor relationships and retention. This role ensures that donors experience meaningful connections to the hospital’s mission through personalized impact reporting, engagement initiatives, and thoughtfully planned, high-quality events. This position plays a key role in coordinating and executing signature fundraising, stewardship, and donor engagement events while collaborating with the philanthropy team to strengthen donor relationships at all levels.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in philanthropy, nonprofit management, communications, event planning, or a related field. Significant job-related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Master’s degree or CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) certification preferred. 
• 3-5 years of experience in donor relations, stewardship, event planning, or fundraising.
• Experience in healthcare philanthropy or hospital fundraising preferred.

Responsibilities: 

• Strategic Relationship Management - Ability to create personalized donor experiences.
• Event Planning & Execution - Expertise in planning, coordinating, and executing high-quality donor, fundraising, and stewardship events.
• Storytelling & Impact Reporting - Ability to communicate donor impact effectively.
• Collaboration & Teamwork - Works cross-functionally with fundraising, marketing, and hospital leadership.
• Data-Driven Approach - Uses donor analytics to enhance engagement and retention strategies.
• Donor Acknowledgment & Recognition - Oversees a comprehensive donor acknowledgment program, ensuring timely and personalized recognition of contributions.
• Impact Reporting & Stewardship Communications - Develop and implement donor impact reports, newsletters, and personalized updates to demonstrate philanthropic impact.
• Donor Engagement & Relationship Building - Partner with the philanthropy team to develop strategic engagement plans for major donors, planned giving donors, and corporate partners through ongoing stewardship and engagement opportunities.
• Special Events Planning & Execution - Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition events, including signature fundraising events, donor appreciation receptions, VIP hospital tours, Board and leadership giving events, annual giving society gatherings, and other philanthropic engagement activities.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration & Data Management - Work closely with the operations team to ensure accurate donor data tracking, event coordination support, and reporting.

Schedule:

• Full - Time
• Monday - Friday
• Must be available to work weekend/evening events as needed

Compensation: 

• Salaried/Exempt Position
• Range: $63,419 - $101,000
• Compensation is based on years of relevant experience

A Work Experience with Purpose

Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction—a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

We’re home to Louisiana’s largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman’s was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we’re honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients—and to one another—every day.

For more information or to contact the recruiter for this position, e-mail josie.graham@womans.org.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary : $63,419 - $101,000