Essentia Health · 1 month ago
Program Director - Major & Planned Giving
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$76K/yr - $114K/yr
4+ years expEssentia Health is a healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health of the communities they serve. The Program Director of Major & Planned Giving will manage a portfolio of donors to engage and manage planned and estate gifts for the Essentia Health Foundation, implementing day-to-day administration of the foundation’s planned giving program.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Manage and optimize a major gift portfolio of planned giving prospects of 50 to 60
Responsible for developing relationship strategies for effective donor engagement and stewardship of constituents in donor portfolio
Work closely with foundation leadership to implement best practices for a planned giving program while also managing a portfolio of donors
Leverages relationships with colleagues, regional and system board members to identify, connect with, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors
Monitor, track and report on donor relationship progress with metrics as compared to agreed upon goals
Expand legacy and planned giving
Ability to present, plan, and update results of fundraising plan to leadership
Strategically manages foundation budget items related to planned giving needs and program
Work in collaboration with research and service team to develop any necessary data lists, proposals, assets, events, or marketing materials to support Foundation plan
Maintains a solid understanding of the main areas of need based on our current strategies
Oversees planned giving initiatives, in coordination with local team member and services team, to support and expand constituent participation and encourage major and planned gifts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of related experience
4 years of relationship management, development, marketing, sales, or the equivalent experience
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as verified through appropriate licensing agency
Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health's insurer
Proof of current motor vehicle insurance, including minimum State limits and without business exclusions
Preferred
Experience with CRM (Client Relationship Management Software), for example Raisers Edge or Sales Force
CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive)
Law degree preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
Supplemental options
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Training
Tuition reimbursement
Educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources
Company
Essentia Health
Essentia Health is a non-profit organization that offers integrated health care facilities to its patients.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
Otto Bremer Trust
2022-08-11Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
David Herman
CEO
Douglas J. Arvin, CPA, MBA
West Market VP and CFO
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