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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Experience
- 3 years of experience in development/fundraising
- 1 year of experience in successful solicitation of $10,000 major gifts
- 1 year of experience in successful annual fund coordination and gift solicitation in the $1-$9,999 donor segment
- Experience in direct mail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Raiser's Edge software
- Experience in public speaking and event coordination
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, English, or related field
Certification Summary
- No professional certifications required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent team building, communication, customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Aptitude for conflict resolution, problem-solving, strategic planning and evaluations, and financial analysis
- Must have the ability to represent Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in a credible, effective manner among friends of the hospital, trustees, parents, individuals, corporations, and foundations
- Must possess excellent skills related to organization of work priorities, have the ability to meet multiple deadlines, and work well under pressure
- Demonstrated professional educational enhancement such as through seminars and advanced training
- Knowledge of computer fundraising software
- Demonstrates team player attitude and positive approach
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical settings
- Knowledge and understanding of hematology/oncology clinical setting
- Proven writing skills, including thorough knowledge and demonstrated accuracy of correct grammar
- Skilled in conducting research online and via other resources
Job Responsibilities
- Uses moves management philosophy to cultivate prospects by mail, telephone, personal meetings, and proposals.
- Supports annual goals and implements action plans in assigned areas which maximize Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta fundraising support.
- Works closely with Foundation leadership and other Foundation teams to implement a comprehensive systemwide solicitation program in assigned areas, encouraging ongoing support and stewarding prospects and donors through the fundraising continuum.
- Implements strategies for identifying potential prospects and growing donor base.
- Represents Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta appropriately at miscellaneous community functions to network and nurture new and existing relationships.
- Helps achieve annual revenue and other targets in areas of responsibility while minimizing cost to raise a dollar.
- Maintains close association with and expert knowledge of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
- Maintains up-to-date records on both prospects and donors via Raiser’s Edge.
- Supports and encourages staff professional development by communicating with peers in other organizations to generate new fundraising ideas.
- Participates in educational programs, professional organizations, and development activities to maintain knowledge of national trends and promote leading-edge performance.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- Three years of experience in development or fundraising
- One year of successful solicitation of $10,000 major gifts
- One year of annual fund coordination and solicitation of $1-$9,999 donors
- Experience in direct mail
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, English, or a related field
- Excellent team-building, communication, customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution, problem-solving, strategic planning, evaluation, and financial analysis skills
- Ability to represent the organization credibly among donors, trustees, families, corporations, and foundations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
- Knowledge of computer fundraising software
- Strong writing, grammar, research, and prospect-development skills
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical settings, particularly hematology/oncology
- Experience with Raiser's Edge software
- Experience in public speaking and event coordination
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with on‑site or near‑site primary care, a 24/7 nurse line, Teladoc, and counseling resources. Wellness services such as fitness centers, classes, and biometric screenings reinforce access to care and preventive support.
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Parental & Family Support — Near‑site child care, a child‑care credit, adoption and fertility assistance, and paid parental and other leaves indicate strong family‑oriented support. Everyday convenience perks like a free concierge service further ease caregiving and life logistics.
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Retirement Support — A dual‑plan setup with a 403(b) savings plan and a separate employer‑funded 401(a) growth plan signals meaningful long‑term financial support. Financial‑wellness resources are also highlighted.
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Insights
What We Do
For more than 100 years, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has depended on clinical and nonclinical employees to help make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Consistently ranked as one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s is the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. We’re also one of Atlanta’s leading employers and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work. Our System includes: • 789 licensed beds • Three hospitals • Urgent Care Centers • Marcus Autism Center • Center for Advanced Pediatrics • Support Center for nonclinical staff • More than 14,000 employees, including more than 4,400 nurses and 2,300 physicians representing more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs Why Children’s? Here are some of the reasons new graduates and experienced clinicians alike choose Children’s. • We manage more than 1.1 million patient visits and 44,400 surgical procedures annually. • We are home to the only Level 1 and one of the only Level 2 pediatric trauma centers in Georgia. • We take a team approach to care. Our clinicians collaborate with social workers, chaplains, music therapists, therapy dogs and many others to help ensure kids receive comprehensive care.
