Title: Director, Philanthropy Location: Shreveport United States Category: Philanthropy Position Type: Regular Full-Time Job Description: Company Overview Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law. Job Overview The Director of Philanthropy identifies and cultivates prospective donors from communities within the hospital's service territory for the purpose of soliciting major gifts. The Director nurtures donor relationships through regular contact, communication, and recognition, and develops and maintains relationships with hospital/clinic-affiliated Shriners Temples and the community for the purpose of fundraising. They are responsible for following and fulfilling the objectives and goals developed by the Executive Director of Location Philanthropy and Chief Philanthropy Officer. The position requires the willingness and ability to travel as needed and occasionally work evenings and weekends when necessary. The is a remote position that requires the willingness and ability to travel as needed and occasionally work evenings and weekends as needed, meeting with donors, Shrine Temples and Clubs to advocate for the mission of the hospital. Travel is estimated at 25% - 30%.

Responsibilities

Major Gifts Fundraising Assists in developing, building, and maintaining a comprehensive, hospital/clinic-based philanthropy program focused on major gifts, planned gifts, annual giving, and corporate and foundation giving. Supports the development and implementation of long and short-range operational plans to strengthen and grow major gifts and planned giving programs. Possesses a fundamental working knowledge of ways to make planned gifts, including Charitable Gift Annuities (CGA's), bequests, real property, etc. Grows understanding of gift agreements, endowment giving, capital projects, and other key major gift processes. Demonstrates a solid performance record for closing major gifts at levels of six figures and higher. Reviews donor stratification reports, among others to ensure team's focus on top-tier donors and grow support within those levels. Supports the Senior Director of Philanthropy in efforts to increase retention of mid and major gift-level donors. Assists in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding prospect relationships through personal visits and written and oral communication for the purpose of obtaining fundraising gifts to support Shriners Children's (SC). Prospect Engagement & Stewardship through Centralized Services Helps lead an appropriate and collaborative third-party fundraising approach to leverage greater funding for location efforts. In collaboration with the digital team, implements strategies using Classy or other platforms to engage more donors more seamlessly. Maintains a knowledge base on real estate, vehicle, and stock donation and other tools that were developed to provide better experiences for our donors and more streamlined efforts for the team. Supports the Senior Director of Philanthropy's collaboration with the corporate and foundation team to ensure engagement strategies are implemented for key employers/foundations operating within the community; Supports 31 Days to Amaze and other efforts that grow visibility and funds for the hospital/clinic. Builds stronger connections with chambers of commerce, executive leadership groups, local and national foundation groups, and business councils to grow our visibility in the business, philanthropic, foundation, and religious communities so our communities can better support our outreach efforts. Ensures records of all donor-related activities and gifts are recorded accurately and timely in SC's central donor datab