Job Description

About Akron Children’s Hospital

Akron Children’s Hospital has been providing care for children since 1890. We are proud to have our pediatric specialties ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. With multiple hospital campuses, regional health centers, and over 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we are dedicated to offering high-quality care for today’s busy families. In 2020, we provided over 1.1 million patient encounters, including neonatal and pediatric units in our partner hospitals. Our Children’s Home Care Group nurses make thousands of in-home visits annually, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. Through our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children’s Anywhere app, we are available to support families whenever and wherever they need us. Visit akronchildrens.org to learn more.

Our Promises

1. To treat every child as we would our own
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated
3. To turn no child away for any reason

We are actively seeking individuals who are committed to fostering a diverse environment where patients, families, and staff from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included, and can thrive.

Position: Corporate Alliance Officer and Children's Miracle Network Program Manager

Summary: The Corporate Alliance Officer and Children's Miracle Network Program Manager is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporate support for Akron Children's Hospital. This role also oversees the execution of the Children's Miracle Network annual membership agreement and coordinates national sponsor campaigns, events, and programs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead corporate and Children's Miracle Network strategies, aligning them with the foundation and hospital's mission and strategic plan.
• Manage and adhere to the department budget to control expenditures.
• Oversee the execution of the Children's Miracle Network annual membership agreement and coordinate national sponsor campaigns, events, and programs.
• Promote awareness of the Children's Miracle Network campaign for Akron Children's Hospital by building and maintaining relationships with national sponsor associates and local representatives. Implement cause-related marketing and sales strategies to achieve fundraising goals.
• Develop philanthropic growth within existing Children's Miracle Network partnerships while promoting the Akron Children's Hospital brand and strategic initiatives.
• Research, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate partners for Akron Children's Hospital.
• Perform other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise:

• Experience in fundraising is required.
• Experience in program management is required.
• Travel and a valid Ohio driver's license are required.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required. Database management software is required; Raiser's Edge software is preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field is required; Master's degree is preferred.
• No certification is required.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• No supervisory experience is required.

Work Schedule:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
• Hybrid work arrangement (Onsite 1-2 days a week)

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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