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 hospitals 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:

• Bachelors degree in philanthropy nonprofit management communications event planning or a related field. Significant job-related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Masters 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: $63419 - $101000
• Compensation is based on years of relevant experience

A Work Experience with Purpose

Womans 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 satisfactiona reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

Were home to Louisianas largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually including over 8500 surgeries and 35000 breast procedures. Womans was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence and were honored to be named one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patientsand to one anotherevery day.

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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.

Required Experience:

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