Chief Advancement Officer

DescriptionAdvances a sustainable and innovated philanthropic development program. Provides professional guidance and assistance in ways that will supplement the work of the Chief Executive Officer and the Clinic. Carries out the responsibilities assigned within the framework of the Clinic’s policies, standards, goals, objectives, and budget through direction of assigned staff.Duties and ResponsibilitiesDirects the fundraising activities of the Clinic, including individual, corporate, major gifts, and foundation solicitation via donor cultivation, direct mail, grants, special events, special projects, and planned givingAttends/ participates in San Jose Clinic’s external events i.e. Volunteer Department eventsIdentifies and calls upon potential sources of support utilizing the MOVES methodology to manage databases of prospective donors to achieve annual financial goals; can articulate the status of each donor within the systemDevelops, plans, and directs a comprehensive annual operating fundraising programMaintain, build rapport and increase individual donors contributionsOversee the overall advancement strategy, events, and corporation/foundations/ grantsSupports and advises the Chief Executive Officer in matters related to donor relations and fundraisingProvides strategic fundraising advice to senior management and operations staff and identifies and resolves fundraising challengesPartners with the Board of Directors and Advisory Board to maximize relationships that lead to the cultivation of major giftsMaintains visible presence in philanthropic, corporate and nonprofit communitiesProvides assistance to the Chief Executive Officer in planning organizing, coordinating and evaluating total work of the ClinicCoordinates and reviews all grant requests submitted by the departmentDirects the management and activities of gift records, donor acknowledgements, and recognition effortsDirects assigned staff, implementing performance factors, and appraising resultsRecruits, orients, and trains assigned staffSupports a culture of philanthropy and considers a personal gift to San Jose Clinic and the United Way of Greater HoustonFollows all HIPAA and OSHA guidelines and regulationsMaintains confidentiality of donor and patient information at all timesMaintains established San Jose Clinic policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection controlImplements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the San José Clinic Mission and Code of Conduct, Catholic Identity and is supportive of San José Clinic cultural diversity objectivesPerforms other duties as assignedRequirementsBachelor’s Degree in business or marketing with comparable experienceMinimum of five years of professional development experience that includes: cultivation, stewardship, foundation gifts and corporate gifts; knowledge of the Houston philanthropic community and experience in healthcare required; proven success in development effortsExcellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated business writing proficiency, including grammar, punctuation, and editing; ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise written manner; a writing test may be expected of applicantsMust adhere to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional PracticeDemonstrates excellent organizational skills, multi-tasking and effective use of time; possesses the ability to handle and complete multiple tasks or projects with multiple deadlinesAbility to deal professionally, courteously, and efficiently with public and all levels of the organizationMust be proficient in Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge 7 database; able to efficiently operate computers and copier faxDemonstrates effective customer relations skills, shows the ability to work with diverse populations, often in stressful fast paced environmentsBilingual in English/Spanish, preferredPhysical RequirementsAbility to sit, stand, bend, and stoop for long periods of timeAbility to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally/frequentlyAbility to respond to emergency/crisis situationsPotential exposure to noisePotential exposure to blood and/or bodily fluidsSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionOtherIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at San José Clinic by 2xGet notified about new Advancement Officer jobs in Houston, TX.AdditionalWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06