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DCH Health System · 1 day ago

Vice President of Development

US-AL-Tuscaloosa

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

DCH Health System is a healthcare organization seeking a Vice President of Development to lead their fundraising and development programs. The role involves establishing strategic goals, managing personnel, and fostering relationships with donors to support the DCH Foundation's mission.

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Responsibilities

Directs the management of the Foundation including the development of strategic plans and fundraising goals to be approved by the Foundation Board of Directors

Prepares the Foundation’s budget, secures DCH Health System CEO as well as DCH Foundation Board approval of the budget and exercises prudent and productive control of the budget to fund the DCH Foundation’s programs

Position is responsible for the full range of personnel functions including supervision of staff, hiring, orientation and training, evaluating, counseling, and discipline of staff

Serves as active member of DCH Health System executive team

Provides strategic leadership for the DCH Foundation to support the strategic imperatives of the DCH Health System

Performs long range planning and overall direction setting in coordination with the DCH Foundation Board of Directors

Responsible for DCH Foundation giving to both align with donor intent and meet forecasted business needs

Approves payroll and is responsible for accurate payment of employees

Supports the DCH Health System and DCH Foundation mission and vision in all aspects of work

Plans and directs all fundraising activities for the Foundation, including major gift solicitations, capital campaigns, annual giving programs, employee giving, foundation and corporate grants, planned giving programs and special event fundraising

Supports marketing efforts of the DCH Health System by being visible at community events sponsored by DCH Health System and/or the DCH Foundation

Communicates effectively and maintains positive relationships with all members of the DCH Foundation’s Board of Directors and assists them in fulfilling their roles. Develops and fosters a strong sense of partnership with board members, actively seeking their guidance and encouraging their participation in the securing of philanthropic support

Directs and supervises Foundation staff in preparation and timely distribution of materials, including financial reports and minutes for all Board of Directors meetings, committee meetings, and other work sessions as necessary

Works with the DCH Foundation Board and its committees to develop activities and events designed to increase awareness of and enhance the image of both the DCH Foundation and the DCH Health System

Develops and implements effective donor recognition, stewardship, and communications programs

Maintains an active effort to identify, cultivate, and recruit new Board members and volunteers

Qualification

Fundraising experienceStrategic planningMajor gifts solicitationNon-profit managementLeadershipCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeCFRE certificationRelationship managementProject management

Required

High energy level and positive outlook

Bachelor's degree in development, institutional advancement, public relations, marketing, business or related field required

At least seven years of non-profit fundraising experience, including at least three at a managerial level and at least three years in a hospital/healthcare system setting

Demonstrated ability to directly solicit and secure six figure gifts

Demonstrated to communicate effectively, in writing, in public speaking, and in one-to-one conversations

Demonstrated ability to effectively engage physicians in fundraising program both as donors and as champions

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with various community groups/constituencies in the context of fundraising programs and initiatives

In depth familiarity with common office computer programs (e.g. all components of Microsoft Office) and a general familiarity with donor record programs and systems

Demonstrated ability to manage planned giving programs and outside grants

Experience with Governance best practices

Ensure preparation and distribution of Board and Committee material is both timely and complete

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the DCH Foundation as a highly visible community spokesperson

Leadership, good judgment, and the ability to be successful in politically sensitive situations with a broad variety of community opinion leaders, physicians, and volunteers

Tact, diplomacy, and strong relationship management skills

Maturity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Results-oriented and strong commitment to achieving goals

Excellent oral, written and presentation skills; excellent at persuasive communication

Understanding that constituents (donors, boards, physicians, health system caregivers, and volunteers) are customers, and that orientation to individuals as well as tasks is important

Ability to manage many projects and volunteer committees simultaneously; ability to respond to deadlines and deadline pressures effectively

Ability to see the 'big picture' while simultaneously managing staff and to ensure attention to detail