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The Director of Annual Giving leads an integrated strategy to strengthen annual philanthropy while growing leadership annual and mid-level giving programs. This position establishes long-term fundraising strategies, donor pipeline development, and pathways for donor advancement into major giving.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Program Development

• Develop integrated annual philanthropy, leadership annual giving, and mid-level giving strategies.
• Establish goals, revenue targets, and engagement priorities.
• Lead strategy reviews and adjust approaches based on performance.
• Serve as primary liaison to Advancement leadership.

Pipeline Development & Donor Advancement

• Partner with Prospect Management and Major Giving leaders to develop donor pipeline frameworks.
• Establish qualification, assignment, and donor movement criteria.
• Advance leadership annual and mid-level donors toward deeper engagement.
• Ensure coordinated donor experiences across giving programs.

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Establish team goals and accountability measures.
• Foster a collaborative, donor-centered culture.
• Guide effective portfolio management and CRM practices.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Fundraising Performance

• Collaborate with Stewardship, Prospect Management, Major Giving, and service line leaders.
• Provide strategic input into recognition and stewardship efforts.
• Oversee annual philanthropy calendar and major campaign initiatives.
• Utilize data, analytics, and fundraising technologies to drive growth.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. 

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability