Summary:
Gateway Healthcare Inc. includes three affiliates: The Autism Project (TAP) Capital City Community Center and FRIENDS WAY (FW). The development department supports their work through philanthropy efforts in the areas of annual appeals grants events and major gifts.
The Senior Philanthropy Officer (SPO) will be part of a passionate team of professionals who work to improve the lives of people with autism of children and families experiencing grief each day and seniors and families who financially challenged. You must have excellent strategic relationship building and communication skills be a results-oriented professional who can work independently and collaboratively and have a proven track record of securing major gifts. An understanding of best practices in fundraising with the ability to prioritize are key to achieving success. The SPO will work closely with the Executive Directors of TAP FW and Cap City the boards of directors and the staff to develop goals strategies and both long- and short-term plans to organize and implement goals. The primary focus of this position is to develop a major gifts program while mentoring and managing staff and all other aspects of the development program.
Responsibilities:
Creation and Oversight of Department Structure for staffing hiring and management of staff.
Collaboration with administration program staff board of directors in the pursuit of raising awareness of the organization and ensuring the resources for the future.
Development Planning and Implementation necessary to execute annual plans to secure funding from individuals corporations foundations and government agencies with a focus on major gifts.
Major Gift Fundraising identification cultivation solicitation and stewardship in coordination with and supporting the Executive Director.
Event Management including the planning and execution of events with support of the Senior Development Associate role includes the engagement of sponsorship support.
Budget Management for the department.
Creation and Maintenance of a Culture of philanthropy stewardship accountability and trust with donors throughout the organization and community.
Support strategic planning processes providing insight and guidance on development implications for new initiatives.
Develop department policies and procedures.
Work with staff to ensure appropriate reporting for Leadership and Boards.
Attend all events to assist in providing on-site management and supervision of activities.
Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.
Other information:
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor�s degree
5+ years of related experience
Experience with budget management grant management and all aspects of development
Experience with CRM systems preferably Raisers Edge
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
Necessary Special Requirements
Appreciation for the mission vision and values of TAP Friends Way and Capital City.
Exceptional skills in organization attention to detail time management multi-tasking setting priorities and problem solving.
Excellent written and oral communication and ability to build genuine relationships with all.
Self-motivated strategic thinker who learns quickly and takes initiative.
Commitment to handle private information with sensitivity and confidentiality.
Demonstrated team player with strong collaborative abilities and with clear recognition that as a small organization everyone pitches in to achieve success.
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Gateway Healthcare Inc. USA:RI:Pawtucket
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union