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Job Description Summary:

The Philanthropy Advisor is responsible for developing and executing fundraising strategies across the Central Ohio market, with primary focus on Dublin Methodist Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, and other OhioHealth hospitals and care sites. This frontline fundraising role manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, builds strategic relationships, and advances philanthropic priorities aligned with organizational growth and patient care excellence

SCOPE OF POSITION
Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Advisor, this position partners closely with Foundation colleagues, hospital executives, physicians, board members, and volunteers to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support. The role is accountable for achieving annual fundraising goals while expanding donor engagement and pipeline development across assigned markets
Organizational impact of position (fiscal and/or service): Fundraising dollars, annual goal, approximately $1 million with expectations to maximize fundraising opportunities and build authentic relationships with internal and external partners as tenure and experience grows.

Responsibilities And Duties:

70%:
Fundraising– Manages a portfolio of major gift prospects for the respective area. Implements effective process to move prospects through cycle of philanthropy. Coordinates and collaborates with system-wide philanthropy team to assist in implementation of fundraising programs, including: Annual fundraising; Corporate and foundation fundraising; Grateful patient programs; Planned giving; and events. Manages capital campaigns and/or collaborates on related system wide Foundation campaigns.
10%:
Care Site Strategy – Develops a fundraising strategy and plan for assigned area that supports the Foundation’s overall fundraising strategy and objectives. Provides input and support to system-wide fundraising strategy and planning.
10%:
External Relationship Management – Develops relationships with the philanthropic and business communities associated with the area of service. Manages and cultivates relationships to achieve the full fundraising potential of the community. Supports the Foundation and system leadership in relationship building. Participates in community events to represent the organization and to build relationships.
10%
Leadership – Coordinates and collaborates with Foundation and other system- wide teams e.g., marketing, finance to develop and implement fundraising programs and practices. Recruits, trains, and manages volunteer teams. Leads others to solve complex problems. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional team or projects.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.  

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Additional Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, sales, business development, or relationship management
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts or comparable revenue goals
• Experience managing prospect pipelines and moving relationships through a strategic cycle
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Experience using donor CRM platforms such as Raiser’s Edge or similar systems
• Knowledge of major gifts, annual giving, campaigns, planned giving, and stewardship strategies
• Experience in healthcare, higher education, or other complex mission-driven organizations preferred
• Ability to engage physicians, executives, and volunteers in fundraising efforts

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

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LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

INFORMATION SECURITY
 

Maintains confidentiality of log-on password(s) and security of other authentication devices (e.g., key fobs, proximity devices, etc.).
 

Ensures privacy and security of information entrusted to their care.
Uses company business assets and information resources for management-approved purposes only.
 

Adheres to all information privacy and security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
Promptly reports information security incidents to the OhioHealth Information Security Officer.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

OhioHealth Foundation

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Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment