We’re seeking a mission-driven fundraising professional with experience in annual giving, donor engagement, and grant development to help grow philanthropic support for Baylor Scott & White Irving Foundation. The Development Officer – Annual Giving & Donor Engagement leads fundraising initiatives focused on annual giving, donor stewardship, grateful giving, planned giving, and select grant-writing opportunities. This role builds strong donor relationships, strengthens community partnerships, and develops a pipeline of future major gift supporters while collaborating with Foundation leadership and system-wide fundraising teams.
Responsibilities include planning and executing annual campaigns, cultivating and stewarding donors, supporting grateful patient initiatives, identifying grant opportunities, and using donor data and engagement strategies to grow philanthropy. This is an onsite position in Irving.
Lead the day-to-day strategy, planning, and execution of the Baylor Scott & White Irving Foundation's annual giving program. Develop innovative donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship strategies that increase philanthropic support and donor engagement. Manage and expand the Clinton Howard Society, the Foundation's planned giving program, by cultivating current members, identifying new planned giving prospects, and enhancing the overall donor experience.
Assess annual giving donors and develop both short- and long-term engagement strategies that identify and cultivate future major gift prospects. Partner with the Grateful Giving team to identify, cultivate, and solicit grateful patient donors with giving potential between $1,000 and $10,000. Manage and actively cultivate a portfolio of annual giving donors and prospects through personalized outreach, stewardship, and solicitation strategies.
Lead the development and execution of year-end campaigns, direct mail appeals, email fundraising campaigns, and donor acquisition initiatives. Collaborate with Foundation leadership, development officers, marketing, and prospect research teams to maximize fundraising effectiveness and identify new donor opportunities. Analyze fundraising campaign performance, donor engagement trends, and appeal effectiveness to continuously improve fundraising outcomes.
Develop, monitor, and report key fundraising metrics, campaign performance, donor pipeline activity, and progress toward annual fundraising goals. Manage the annual giving budget and campaign-specific budgets while ensuring responsible stewardship of Foundation resources. Support Foundation fundraising priorities through the development of grant proposals and related funding opportunities as assigned.
Key Success Factors Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated success developing and implementing strategic fundraising initiatives.
Ability to analyze fundraising data, interpret trends, and use insights to improve campaign performance. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage donors, volunteers, physicians, Foundation leadership, and community stakeholders. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
High level of professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when handling confidential information. Creative thinker with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solving problems. Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering an exceptional donor experience.
Adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint); experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus. Preferred Experience Experience leading annual giving, donor engagement, or philanthropic fundraising programs.
Experience managing fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship initiatives, and strategic fundraising plans. Experience cultivating and soliciting individual donors, particularly gifts ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Experience with planned giving, grateful patient fundraising, or healthcare philanthropy is preferred.
Grant writing experience is preferred. Experience using donor relationship management systems such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or similar fundraising CRM platforms preferred.
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Belonging Statement We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Public Relations, or a related field. EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience
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