73565BRJob Posting Title:Corporate Initiatives OfficerDepartment:Children's Hospital Trust AutoReqId:73565BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:Development/Fundraising Job Posting Description: Boston Children’s Hospital Trust is the philanthropic resource for the hospital which provides vital funds to support our cutting edge research, community outreach, patient family programs and medical education.
As a member of the Corporate Initiatives team, the Corporate Initiatives Officer is responsible for stewarding current corporate partners and for increasing revenue through new business acquisition. The Corporate Initiatives Officer will work directly with the Associate Director of Corporate Initiatives to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward corporate donors for Trust wide sponsorship, corporate grants and cause related marketing programs.
The Corporate Initiatives Officer will:
Research, identify, cultivate, solicit and steward corporate donors, raising awareness and generating revenues/funds for designated event support which align with corporate interests and hospital events programs.
Generate corporate gift revenue consistent with goals and priorities of the Hospital and the Trust.
Manage a prospect pool of companies capable of making substantial gifts. Initiates and manages all activity related to these prospects.
Orchestrate and execute phone calls, face to face visits, tours, effective solicitations, and related relationship building with corporate prospects to secure sponsorships. Work with corporate contacts to identify and reach top decision makers, develop entrees and make contacts with executives in the position to direct corporate investment decisions, or marketing and community engagement teams to direct marketing or employee engagement dollars
Develop and build effective working relationships with members of senior management, hospital staff and events aligned with the corporate sponsorship objectives.
Work with volunteer leadership who have connections and are interested in growing corporate support to identify, cultivate and successfully solicit prospective donor companies.
Prepare letters, proposals, reports, acknowledgements, briefings and donor correspondence for hospital and volunteer leadership when appropriate.
Work in a highly collaborative manner within and across Trust teams, particularly with other colleagues on Corporate Philanthropy, Cause Marketing, Events, and Major Gift Teams to coordinate activity and develop strategies to maximize revenue.
Develop revenue and expense projections to support assigned area.
Manage budget to ensure expenditures are commensurate with potential revenue sources and projects are met.
Monitor performance to ensure progress toward planned goals and achievements.
To qualify, you must have:
BA degree plus 3 years of progressive experience in business administration, marketing, nonprofit management, fundraising, or equivalent experience.
Direct fundraising, volunteer management and sales experience is preferred
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills in relating to management of staff and donors.
Consistent attention to detail, high level of productivity, a solution-oriented performer who can be responsive to both staff and sponsor issues.
Strong technical skills in generic software programs (Excel, Microsoft) and information systems and the ability to develop proficiency in specific database management systems.
Work requires frequent travel by car.
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
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Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid