Annual Giving Specialist

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ANNUAL GIVING SPECIALIST

SUMMARY:

The Annual Giving Specialist supports the health system’s philanthropic efforts through the planning, execution, and optimization of annual giving programs. This role manages donor-facing marketing through the foundation CRM, oversees grateful patient outreach, coordinates colleague and physician giving initiatives, and assists with securing event sponsorships. The Annual Giving Specialist plays a key role in building a strong donor pipeline, increasing community engagement, and driving sustainable annual revenue

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, finance, IT or other relevant discipline, or, equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five + years of experience in data analytics, reporting and database management. Ideally

BBIS, BBM, Research Point, data modeling and wealth screening programs preferred

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

1. CRM Marketing & Donor Communications

· Develop and manage targeted fundraising campaigns using the foundation CRM, including email, direct mail, digital engagement, and multi-channel appeals.

· Create segmented donor lists, automation workflows, and personalized stewardship messaging to strengthen donor connection and retention.

· Monitor campaign metrics (open rates, conversions, donor acquisition, ROI) and recommend data-driven optimizations.

· Coordinate with Marketing & Communications to ensure brand consistency across all donor communications.

2. Grateful Patient Program

· Manage and develop grateful patient fundraising strategies across the health system.

· Collaborate closely with clinical leaders, physicians, and care teams to identify strong patient stories and referral opportunities.

· Coordinate communication touchpoints with patients expressing gratitude, ensuring HIPAA-compliant processes.

· Develop scripts, materials, and training resources to support provider and staff participation in philanthropic outreach.

3. Colleague Giving Program

· Lead the annual colleague (employee) giving campaign for the health system.

· Develop theme, messaging, promotional assets, and engagement events to increase participation.

· Track and analyze giving trends and prepare reports for HR, department leaders, and executive leadership.

· Serve as primary point of contact for internal giving inquiries.

4. Physician Giving & Engagement

· Manage physician giving initiatives, including annual campaigns, recognition programs, and peer-to-peer outreach strategies.

· Coordinate materials, briefings, and support tools to inspire physician philanthropy and engagement.

· Maintain strong relationships with medical staff leaders to integrate philanthropy into clinical culture.

5. Event Sponsorship Support

· Assist with securing sponsorships for organizational events, including outreach to businesses, community partners, and grateful families.

· Prepare sponsorship proposals, stewardship materials, and deliverables.

· Track sponsorship commitments, payments, and recognition in coordination with Events and Finance teams.

6. Data, Reporting & Donor Stewardship

· Manages and maintains the overall integrity and quality of the donor database including regular data improvement, enforcement of database business processes and management of code values, business rules and other functions of the database.

· Ensure timely and personalized donor acknowledgement and stewardship touchpoints.

· Support prospect research for annual giving and sponsorship prospects as needed.

Utilize data analysis tools and platforms to provide trend analysis, donor behavior indications and other statistical information to strengthen campaign and donor performance across all fundraising initiatives.

Highlights and Benefits:

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.

• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.

• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 90 ambulatory locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;

• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);

• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life

Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.