Job Description

The Associate Director is one of nine members of the annual giving team, reporting to the Associate Vice President for Annual Giving, and is responsible for securing outright annual gifts of $10,000 and above. This is a field fundraising position, and the Associate Director will be expected to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at these levels. Such gifts will be sought primarily for the Lucile Packard Children's Fund, which supports three essential aspects of the Hospital's mission: a commitment to provide medical care for any local child in need; funding for cutting-edge research in childhood diseases; and family and community services programs.

Skills & Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a college graduate and will have at least three to five years of proven and productive experience soliciting gifts from individuals (Senior Associate Director title depending on years of experience). He or she will demonstrate great interpersonal skill at initiating and establishing positive relationships that convert a wide variety of prospects into donors. To facilitate this, the successful candidate must be able to articulate a compelling case for annual support of the Lucile Packard Children's Fund. Extensive knowledge of annual giving strategies, techniques, and systems is required. The successful candidate will be a skilled writer and an articulate spokesperson.
The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently and creatively, setting priorities and completing assignments in a timely manner. He or she will also have strong self-motivation, initiative in follow up, problem solving skills, and a drive to meet set goals. He or she will show a proven ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and to work independently and as part of a team. Finally, the successful candidate must use good judgment and treat confidential information with discretion. Willingness to be supportive and flexible is required.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate proficiency with word processing and database software on a personal computer. The successful candidate will also have a genuine interest in children and their health.

Organizational Description & Mission

Website: www.lpfch.org

How to Apply

Send cover letter and resume to Human Resources via mail, fax, or e-mail at hr@lpfch.org. Please specify in the cover letter or subject of your email which position you are applying for and explain why you want to work at the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health.

The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health
400 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 340
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 498-7738 (fax)
www.lpfch.org