Assistant Director of Philanthropy

4 weeks ago


Houston, United States The Menninger Clinic Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Days/Hours: M-F, 8 am to 5 pm. Also will include some evenings and weekends for donor events/meetings. HYBRID work environment.

Reports to: Director of Philanthropy

Key Functions:

  1. Achieve fundraising goals – individual, team and organizational – and meet Office of Philanthropy metrics.

  1. Raise first-time, mid-level, major, and planned gifts to support the institution’s philanthropic priorities.

  1. Develop strategy and oversee implementation of Annual Giving Direct Response program with an emphasis on patient, trainee alumni engagement, board, and employee giving.

  1. Strategically develop, implement, and report fundraising strategies for an assigned portfolio of major gift donors and prospects to effectively move them through a meaningful cycle of giving.
    1. Make strategic face-to-face visits and qualify prospects that lead to major gifts for research, training and education, patient programs, capital and endowment.
    2. Develop appropriate cultivation strategies for donors, including staffing key volunteers.
    3. Move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion through the prospect pipeline, with a focus on the closure of gifts and long-term stewardship.
    4. Work with internal team members, leadership, and volunteers to submit proposals and requests that lead to major gifts.
    5. Maintain stewardship contacts with donors; adhere to the highest ethical standards; demonstrate empathetic disposition and perseverance; reflect optimistic and positive attitude, and convey sensitivity to the needs of donors.
  2. Involve others when appropriate (i.e., Board Directors, Clinic leadership, colleagues in other departments, and philanthropy teammates) in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects.

  1. Monitor and report on all assigned prospect contacts to ensure positive and purposeful prospect and donor relations.

  1. Coordinate in-person and virtual boutique events; assist with large Menninger events.

  1. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

  • Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business or a related field
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in a related field
  • Preferred: CFRE
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in successfully developing and implementing fundraising strategies, resulting in major gifts
  • Measurable track record in annual fund implementation and oversight
  • Experience securing major gifts from Texas foundations, especially private foundations in the Greater Houston Area, a plus
  • Experience in healthcare fundraising and knowledge of the Texas Medical Center, a plus
  • Experience in planned giving, a plus


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