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Ascension · 10 hours ago

Director, Foundation Development

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates. The Director of Development will work closely with the Vice President of Foundation to develop strategies for fundraising and manage a personal portfolio of donors while overseeing Foundation operations.

CharityHealth CareHospitalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Vice President and Foundation Directors to formulate development plans with targets, goals and realistic timetables for Ascension Indiana Foundations; create and execute plans that support and build upon KPIs and SMART goals

Manage a portfolio of 75+ donors and actively coordinate, schedule and solicit major gift support with special attention to donors of $25,000+; Develop relationships and partnerships with senior administrators, physicians, nurses, associates, board members, volunteers, and community contacts to identify grateful individuals and families as well as individuals who support the work and mission of St. Vincent

Assist with major gift donor recognition/naming opportunity process that includes availability, minimum gift requirements, and descriptions, and serve as an information resource for staff and volunteers

Assist with the development and plan of action for capital and major fundraising campaigns

Assist with supporting board and committee involvement

Serve as a resource and ongoing support for Directors in other Indiana regions

Lead and manage the implementation and coordination of a statewide grateful patient fundraising program

Work with Hospital and Clinical leaders to assist in the implementation of the grateful patient fundraising program

Partner with Physician Champions to manage and guide referrals, prospects and donors through the grateful patient cycle resulting in major gift and annual donor acquisition

Work closely with Major Gift team members, ensuring synergy and strategic involvement, and the Moves Management team to ensure adequate screening and examination of potential philanthropic opportunities for grateful patients

Prepare and deliver presentations, speeches, and reports as needed to a variety of audiences to increase awareness of the program

Coordinate the training and educational initiatives of the program across the system

Manage the Development Coordinator in the creation of statewide collateral resulting in an increased visibility of the grateful patient program

Oversee the planning, management and execution of Foundation signature and third-party events

In partnership with the Vice President and Directors, develop detailed plans of action for capital and major fundraising campaigns

Manage the development and execution of detailed plans of action for all annual giving initiatives that align with the strategic priorities of the hospital, partnering with internal ministry and system leaders as appropriate

Collaborate, develop and lead a balanced fundraising approach while maintaining focus on cost to raise a dollar

Manage annual revenue and expense goals for campaigns and projects, and collaborate with the business office and development team members to efficiently forecast anticipated revenue and expenses

Serve as a resource and ongoing support for Directors in other Indiana regions, including grateful patient fundraising, annual giving and events

Manage annual giving and corporate giving development team members

Collaborate with the Directors on a communication plan that supports the strategic priorities of Indiana Foundations

Manage development team members

Maintain accurate and timely tracking of all donor activities using Raiser’s Edge donor database

Oversee budget and timelines for assigned areas, ensuring deadlines are met

Qualification

FundraisingRelationship buildingTeam managementProject managementAnalytical skillsPlanning skillsOrganizational skillsDependabilityPrioritizeProfessional maturityCommunication skillsCritical thinking

Required

High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management

5+ years of experience in a combination of fundraising/development, sales, account management, communications, healthcare, or related field

Proven success in soliciting major gift donations of $25,000+

Fundraising; relationship building; team management skills; project management skills; strong analytical, organizational and planning skills; goal-driven; strong written and verbal communication; dependable; ability to prioritize multiple assignments at one time; critical thinking skills; ability to work without supervision; must enjoy high-paced and changing environment; professional maturity, credibility, patience, honesty, and ability to motivate others