ABOUT THE FOUNDATION 

The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, in partnership with Stanford Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, unlocks philanthropy to transform health for children and families in Northern California - and around the world. Through fundraising and grantmaking, the Foundation drives scientific research, innovation, and policy change that will improve care, advance cures, and reform healthcare systems for this and future generations.  

MAIN FOCUS: Support fundraising, events, and operations for the Association of Auxiliaries for Children, a legacy group of volunteers and efforts whom fundraise solely for Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford and Stanford Medicine Children’s Health.

LOCATION: Palo Alto, CA (hybrid); the successful candidate for this role will be based in the Bay Area.

WHAT YOU'LL DO... 

As the Development Associate, Auxiliaries Relations, you will help shape the future of nearly 800 volunteers and philanthropists via an array of engaging, educational and creative tasks and responsibilities.

Reporting to, and in collaboration with, the Senior Director, Auxiliaries Relations, you’ll apply your skills to provide administrative and program support for Auxiliaries Relations, which is part of the annual giving team. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of events, board meetings, and projects with passionate volunteers and donors, and faculty and staff at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford/Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. You will spend time on analytical projects learning and using Raiser’s Edge and Excel. This is an entry-level position where all aspects of the role can be taught; this role presents a great opportunity to learn about the cross-functional aspects of the Auxiliaries, the unique businesses they operate and events they conduct, and how we work with a variety of departments at the hospital and in the community.

This role will partner with colleagues in Annual Giving, and occasionally with the Event and Gift Planning teams.

The compensation range for this position is $29-$34 per hour.

YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR...

General Administrative Support

• Coordinate meeting needs for Association of Auxiliaries and Affiliate organizations including booking space, catering, creating and compiling meeting materials.
• Maintain board and membership rosters, as well as a speaker database.
• Create and update individual Auxiliary/member records and run a variety of fundraising reports in Raiser’s Edge.
• Maintain Auxiliaries master calendar which includes meetings, events and newsletters.
• Process and submit expense reports and invoices.
• Coordinate and compile Auxiliary and Affiliate quarterly reports.

Events

• Assist with events to include pulling invite lists, collateral, and day-of support (hospital, foundation, remote venues); requires flex hours to work some evenings and weekends.
• Promote events on hospital/foundation websites, local calendars, and other online sources.

Promotion/marketing/direct mail

• Create a variety of promotional/marketing materials to include letterhead, business cards, brochures, posters, event materials etc. that maintain brand guidelines.
• Catalogue stories/suggest content for monthly Auxiliary newsletter that strengthens relationships with Auxiliary members.
• Support efforts to increase community engagement via digital presence to grow membership.
• Assist with external mailings to Auxiliary members including pulling lists, fulfillment and working with printer.
• Create and maintain online fundraising pages.

Assist with special projects as needed.

YOU MUST HAVE...

• High School Diploma.
• 1-2 years of experience providing administrative support and working with volunteers.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using Canva.
• Organization skills with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Solid communication skills (written and verbal).
• Willingness to learn and embrace our unique database (Raiser’s Edge).
• An adaptable nature, collaborative approach and curious spirit.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

 IT'S AN ADDED PLUS IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH...

• Working in a nonprofit environment, particularly a development office.
• Raisers Edge, Classy and/or Qwilr.
• Creating newsletters (writing/editing).
• Direct marketing principles.
• Thinking outside of the box and recommending new/different processes that improve efficiencies.

YOU'LL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU...

• You’re driven by purpose and care deeply about creating meaningful connections with volunteers and donors, so they feel valued for their contributions.
• You’re a thoughtful and clear communicator.
• You thrive in a fluid environment, approach your work with enthusiasm, and embrace challenges as an opportunity to learn and be creative.
• You’re sensible about time management and like getting things done.
• You are not afraid to ask questions.

Working at the Foundation

WE OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS & PERKS, INCLUDING…

• Generous leave, including PTO, holidays, Summer Fridays, and a sabbatical (after 7 years of employment) 
• Annual bonus
• Retirement plan + employer match
• Premium Medical and Dental coverage
• FSA + dependent care FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Legal services plan 
• Commuter Benefits, including CalTrain “Go Pass” Program
• 4-week paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents
• Stipend for home office and mobile phone
• If remote, frequent opportunities to visit our beautiful HQ in Palo Alto 

WE’RE DYNAMIC…

The Foundation is a dynamic organization in a rapidly changing industry. Therefore, the responsibilities associated with this position will evolve and grow in accordance with LPFCH's business needs and growth plans. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities based on the future growth plans for the Foundation.

WE STRIVE TO EMBODY OUR CULTURAL TOUCHSTONES…
 

Mission-first - We can never lose sight of why we exist and who we are here to serve.

Good of the whole - We share responsibility for overall results, think of what’s best for the team and organization, and act as responsible stewards of resources.

Bold and bendy - We’re unapologetically ambitious for our mission, creative, and take risks by trying new things.  

Sweat the big stuff - We’re clear on our priorities, calibrating effort and resources to audience and impact: the higher the return, the greater the investment.

Make it happen - We’re focused on outcomes; only as much process as necessary to make good decisions and take action.  Prepared with ideas and solutions for every challenge.

Community matters - We embrace diversity and practice inclusion.

WE’RE COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING…

Our Foundation embraces all individuals and celebrates the unique differences each of us bring to our team and community. Our approach to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is rooted in our cultural touchstones and inherent in our work to encourage every employee to bring their best, most authentic self to work and to provide each of them the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We envision a world where race, gender, resources, and other factors do not serve as barriers to attaining optimal health. We recognize that this vision requires the commitment and actions of everyone. 

To support this goal, we pledge to:  

• Conduct ourselves in a manner that garners trust and respect from others.
• Foster a welcoming and supportive environment for our team members and community. 
• Acknowledge and appreciate the dignity, expertise, experiences, and contributions of each other.
• Approach others with an open mind, compassionate heart, actively listening to their perspectives.
• Foster effective teamwork and encourage collaboration amongst our team and constituents. 

The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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