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University of Southern California
Philanthropy Officer, Leadership Annual Giving - Foundation - Full Time 8 hours Days (Non-Union, Exempt)
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What they do
A Public Relations Officer works as part of a Public Relations team to create a positive public image for an organization or business. Researches, writes and distributes press releases to targeted media, collates and analyzes media coverage, prepares and supervises the production of publicity brochures, handouts or direct mail leaflets. May write or editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports.
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Job Description
Philanthropy Officer, Leadership Annual Giving
- Foundation
- Full Time 8 hours Days (Non-Union, Exempt) University of Southern California $99,507
- $164,559 United States, California, Arcadia Aug 21, 2026 JOB
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Fundraising Expectations
- Manage a portfolio of leadership donors and prospects with the potential to contribute gifts of $1,000 to $10,000.
- Achieve annual fundraising and engagement metrics that will be established collaboratively with the President of the Foundation. Metrics may include revenue goals, proposal activity, donor engagement activity, and growth benchmarks that adjust as the portfolio evolves and new opportunities emerge.
- Demonstrate year-over-year growth in leadership giving revenue, leadership donor acquisition and retention, and pipeline strength.
- Contribute to multi-year revenue strategies that support the Foundation's strategic priorities.
- Fundraising & Portfolio Management
- Develop and actively manage a portfolio of leadership donors and prospects with the capacity to contribute $1,000 to $25,000 in outright or multi-year commitments.
- Create and implement personalized engagement plans for individual donors, ensuring long-term philanthropic relationships and continued investment in the hospital's strategic priorities.
- Utilize the donor database for portfolio management, ensuring all activities and communications are tracked accurately and recorded promptly.
- Oversee the stewardship of all assigned donors and ensure supporters are connected to the impact of their giving.
- Work collaboratively with the CPO, hospital executives, physicians, and board members to engage leadership donors.
- Individual Donor Programs & Hospital Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to identify and engage potential donors.
- In partnership with the Foundation colleagues, coordinate targeted donor outreach strategies for patients and families who wish to express gratitude through giving.
- Collaboration & Strategic Fundraising Support
- Partner with philanthropy colleagues to ensure a cohesive donor journey across all fundraising efforts.
- Cultivate donor participation in signature fundraising events and donor engagement experiences.
- Conduct donor research and provide strategic recommendations for prospective major and planned gift donors.
- Represent the Foundation professionally at internal and external events, meetings, and community activities.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree In philanthropy, business, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field.Minimum Experience:
3-5 years Fundraising experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, or educational setting.Preferred Experience:
Experience working in healthcare or hospital philanthropy. Experience managing a Grateful Patient Program or similar healthcare philanthropy initiative. Pay Transparency The hourly rate range for this position is $99,507- $164,559.