Senior Director of Philanthropy

Shriners Children’s is a family that respects, supports, and values each other. 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 defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center.

Shriners Children’s, part of an international pediatric healthcare system of hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and global outreach, is looking for a strong candidate to lead the philanthropic efforts of their hospital. Shriners Children’s provides a full range of programs, services, and support, caring for children in a welcoming, warm, reassuring environment.

All candidates must bring a mission-driven and community-minded approach to the role.

• Implementing a comprehensive strategic plan for all fundraising activities from major gifts to annual funds and events for the location, working closely with the Clinic Director and reporting to the Executive Director of Location Philanthropy,
• Maintaining a robust portfolio with six- and seven-figure donors and prospects in pursuit of impactful fundraising targets
• Working in collaboration with Shriners Children’s headquarters staff, Twin Cities’ administration, and its Board of Governors to advance the philanthropy office
• Growing donor engagement, acquisition and stewardship, and supporting overall philanthropic success.
  
  
  

Experience

• 7 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience required
• 5 years of experience working with major giving and planned giving programs required
• Demonstrable track record of fundraising accomplishments required, including experience in building a major gifts program into a core component of philanthropic activity.
• Experience closing major and planned gifts from individuals required
• Working knowledge of all planned giving vehicles, including prior experience with Charitable Gift Annuities, required
• Previous personnel management experience required
• Experience in healthcare philanthropy preferred
  
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Advanced degree is preferred
  
  
  

Shriners Children’s offers a competitive compensation package including medical benefits, a generous retirement match, and significant professional development opportunities.