Philanthropy Officer

Philanthropy Officer

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Job Summary

The Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation (CHICF) has launched a major initiative to maximize philanthropic opportunities in Colorado. This initiative seeks to engage major philanthropists in Colorado and throughout the country to transform health care and create healthier communities. The organization's philanthropy initiatives are managed by the CHI Colorado Foundation (CHICF), which is organized into two regions or groups Mountain / North Denver and South State. Each of these regional groups are building and maximizing a team-based approach to fundraising. One critical aspect of this work is Stewardship, a comprehensive and integrated donor relations program that fosters a culture of appreciation, recognition, accountability, and ongoing engagement of donors, thereby strengthening philanthropic support of our mission and vision within these communities.

We are seeking the right Philanthropy Officer to join our team at an exciting point in our evolution as a fundraising team. This role is primarily focused on sales that is, getting out and talking to prospects about the IMPACT of ORGANIZATION, and generating results from those conversations. This is the farthest thing from a desk job! In fact, we want someone in this role who feels like their seat's always on fire they HAVE to be out of the office as much as possible telling the story!

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for a sales portfolio, and for delivering on an annual, campaign and legacy fundraising goals.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following :

• Education Requirements : Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum Experience Requirements : 5+ years of professional or direct experience
• An action-obsessed person who is a phenomenal relationship builder.
• A strategic organizer rather than being too focused on all the detail, he or she concentrates on outlining the strategy and most critical details needed to work each prospect or opportunity.
• This person is methodical without letting process slow them down.

Where You'll Work

We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.

Pay Range : $31.63 - $45.88 / hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.