September 25th, 2025
Children's Hospital Foundation
About the Organization
Children’s Hospital Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 that works to maximize philanthropic impact in children’s health at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. We are dedicated to raising and stewarding philanthropic resources that will enable CHoR to become a top, nationally ranked children’s hospital. With roots going back more than 105 years to the incorporation of Richmond’s original children’s hospital on Brook Road in 1920, we are proud to work with generous members of our community to drive excellence in patient care, education and research.
Job Description
Position salary range: $50,000
Children’s Hospital Foundation is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive development professional to support the Advancement Services team. This role provides comprehensive administrative and clerical assistance across key functional areas, including gift and records management, reporting, prospect development, and project coordination.
As a member of the Advancement Services team, you will assist with tasks related to gift processing and reconciliation, data entry and quality, gift receipting and acknowledgements, report criteria and development, and prospect research and moves management. Additionally, this position will provide direct administrative support to the Vice President of Advancement Services and Foundation Operations, helping to ensure smooth execution of departmental initiatives.
A core responsibility of this role is to deliver strategic support that enables the Advancement Services team to effectively prioritize, allocate resources, and execute tasks aligned with organizational goals.
This position reports to the Vice President of Advancement Services and Foundation Operations and collaborates closely with other team members within the Advancement Services department
Additional information
The Ideal Candidate
•3+ years of experience in an advancement services role within a nonprofit organization of comparable size and complexity
•Proficiency in donor database systems, preferably Raiser’s Edge NXT, including gift processing, data entry, records management, and reporting
•Strong understanding of gift processing workflows, including reconciliation, receipting, and acknowledgement procedures
•Experience with prospect research and moves management, including familiarity with research tools and donor cultivation strategies
•Proven ability to manage time effectively and meet multiple deadlines across concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
•High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity, especially in maintaining donor records and financial documentation
•Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with leadership
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word, and comfort with learning new software tools
•Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
•Interest in working in a collaborative team environment to identify priorities, collect information and execute deliverables in a timely manner
•Passionate about children’s health care and excited to be part of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s vision to become a top children’s hospital
•Proven ability to partner with and anticipate the needs of frontline gift officers in a fast-paced fundraising environment
•Experience managing complex projects and tasks, ideally using project management platforms such as Wrike or comparable tools
Required Education and Experience
•Bachelor’s degree
•2+ years of professional experience in a similar role at an organization of comparable size and complexity
•Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines
•High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Schedule:
Position is approximately 50% remote with fluctuations week to week. Must be able to attend meetings and other activities in the Richmond area as needed.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to careers@chfrichmond.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Contact email for applicants careers@chfrichmond.org