Job Title: Philanthropy Associate

Company: TPIRC

Location: Long Beach, CA

Hours: Full Time Exempt; M-F 8AM-5PM

Salary: $65,000-$75,000

Who Are We?

The Translational Pulmonary & Immunology Research Center (TPIRC) is a cutting-edge research and clinical care center that is revolutionizing treatment for rare and orphan diseases. Through the use of comprehensive diagnostic tools and patient-driven research, we seek to improve the quality of life for children and young adults each and every day.

Why TPIRC?

TPIRC is home to many innovative thinkers, problem solvers, and passionate leaders. The work we do is truly life-changing for our patients and their families; each member of our team will experience how their role supports our mission! TPIRC provides a challenging and rewarding environment where employees’ talents are leveraged, ideas are encouraged and growth is always inspired.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking an individual who has experience supporting overall fundraising efforts in a non-profit Development/Philanthropy/Advancement department.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• PTO Days
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan (matched)
  
• Paid Training
• Company Sponsored Events
  
• Growth Opportunities

Essential Functions:

• Donor Administration
• Maintain and develop professional relationships with donors, and any affiliated family foundations and associated personnel.
• Work in partnership with Philanthropy team to solicit donors, restaurants, companies, etc. for donations, in-kind donations, sponsorships, and auction items.
• Oversee production of quarterly philanthropic newsletter for Ambassador Families and Major Donors with support from the Philanthropy team and Marketing.
• Develop communication pieces for Philanthropy, such as fliers, brochures, etc. in partnership with Marketing and Philanthropy teams.
• Attend events and activities involving major donors.
• Develop grant materials including research profiles, copywriting, collecting budget information, and generating reports.
• Oversee the maintenance of Philanthropy webpage, web-based newsletters, blogs, etc. with support from Marketing and Philanthropy teams, ensuring all links and donation forms are updated and active.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Blackbaud, with data management and reporting tasks.
• Support Philanthropy team as needed, inclusive of special projects as assigned by Senior Manager, Philanthropy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Preferred of 2-3 years of Development or Philanthropy experience.
• Experience working with grants research, proposals, and reports.
• Experience with donor databases, Blackbaud, Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented.
• Timeline oriented and sensitive to deadlines.
• Comfortable with multi-tasking, and flexible.
• Must be willing to assist with activities that take place at night or on weekends.
• Offsite travel is required, including to meetings, events, etc.
• Must be sensitive and committed to donor and patient confidentiality.
• Must be a self-starter and work in a dynamic fundraising setting.
• Confidence and skill handling clients in person and on the phone.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency with Google G Suite, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Docs.

TPIRC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. TPIRC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Please note that TPIRC has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees. We believe this approach to be most effective in ensuring the continued safety of our team and our patients, and congruent with the local and national guidance provided to workers within the healthcare industry. Should you choose to join the organization, you will be required to submit appropriate documentation within the first 45 days of employment. TPIRC will make reasonable accommodations due to disability or religious reasons, as required by law. Temporary deferrals may also be requested (i.e. pregnancy or recent COVID-19 illness)