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Chief Philanthropy and Communications Officer

For over 35 years, the Children’s Inn at NIH has provided a free, family-centered “Place Like Home” for young patients participating in groundbreaking clinical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Transformative advancements in treating childhood leukemia, sickle cell disease, HIV / AIDS, rare genetic disorders, and serious pediatric mental health conditions have been made possible, in part, because children who might not otherwise be able to join clinical trials could stay at The Inn throughout treatment. The Inn’s mission and its proximity to the NIH campus have made it a vital partner in advancing medical discoveries that inform and improve global public health.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and serving as a key member of the Executive Team, the Chief Philanthropy & Communications Officer (CPCO) will be a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, shaping the vision, strategy, and execution of all fundraising and related communications initiatives. Leading a team of 13, including six direct reports, you will oversee an established $6M annual portfolio spanning individual giving, corporate partnerships, foundation grants, planned giving, and events, supported by a communications strategy that amplifies philanthropic priorities and conveys impact through family-centered storytelling and scientific partnership. Building on a record of consistent growth and campaign momentum, The Inn is poised to expand both the reach and sophistication of its fundraising enterprise.

The Inn is entering an exciting period of transformation with the anticipated 2027 completion of the Inn of Tomorrow, a $55 million capital campaign that will expand capacity and services for up to 3,000 children, teens, and young adults each year. As The Inn prepares for its next strategic planning cycle, the CPCO will play a central role in defining the future of philanthropy and engagement, leading the final public phase of the campaign, stewarding long-term relationships, and ensuring donor communications and messaging continue to inspire sustained investment well beyond campaign close. Looking ahead, you will build on this momentum to position The Inn for its next chapter of growth, visibility, and transformative impact.

How You’ll Make an Impact

You’ll be stepping into a mature philanthropic program with strong donor loyalty, disciplined portfolio management, and an updated communications roadmap already underway. Your challenge will be to build on this foundation with data-informed, relationship-centered strategies that meet donors and funders where they are today.

Development and Fundraising

• Philanthropy Strategy. Lead and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports short- and long-term revenue goals. Strengthen donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement to deepen relationships and increase giving, including donor club strategies that support retention and upgrading. Manage fundraising events that contribute to annual support and special programs.
• Philanthropic Partnerships and Pipeline Growth . Strengthen and grow giving pipelines across high-profile individuals, corporations, foundations, and other institutional partners. Oversee the development of compelling proposals for local and national funders. Guide strategies to significantly expand planned giving participation, ensuring policies, training, and infrastructure support bequests and deferred gifts.
• Special Campaign Initiatives . Lead the planning and execution of capital and endowment campaigns, including feasibility studies, case for support development, and campaign staffing and volunteer engagement.

Communications

Executive and Team Leadership

Work Environment, Salary, and Benefits

Qualifications

About The Children’s Inn

The Children’s Inn’s mission is to provide a free “Place Like Home” to children and young adult NIH patients while they participate in life-changing clinical research studies at the National Institutes of Health’s Clinical Center. Everything we do strives to reduce the burden of illness on families, make childhood possible and help advance NIH clinical research.

To Apply

Please submit your application to Staffing Advisors through this link : https : / / www.staffingadvisors.com / job / the-childrens-inn-at-nih-64f4c6d3-65e3-4e3b-8989-d9dd0803928d /

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