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Sanford Health · 22 hours ago

Foundation Development Specialist

SD, Sioux Falls

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21.50/hr - $34.50/hr

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. The Foundation Development Specialist provides administrative, operational, and donor-support services for the Sanford Health Foundation Sioux Falls team, focusing on supporting front-line fundraisers and ensuring day-to-day foundation activities are executed accurately and professionally.

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Responsibilities

Provides administrative, operational, and donor-support services for the Sanford Health Foundation Sioux Falls team

Responsible for administrative functions including gift processing, donor record management, recognition and naming logistics, inventory and supply coordination, calendar and scheduling support, donor correspondence logistics, and internal operational support

Helps ensure donor information is accurate, recognition efforts are timely, events and stewardship activities are well-supported, and internal systems and processes function smoothly

Plays a critical support role by managing details, documentation, logistics, and follow-up that allow philanthropy & development officers, along with the region's Vice President, to focus on donor relationships, fundraising strategy, and stewardship

Provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for the Sanford Health Foundation Sioux Falls team

Responsible for a wide range of administrative duties related to donor services, gift processing, recognition logistics, record management, and office operations

Processes gifts accurately and in a timely manner, helps document donor intent and the story behind gifts when appropriate, and supports donor acknowledgment and stewardship efforts

Supports the maintenance of donor records and data integrity, including updates to naming and sponsorship information, appeal and funded opportunity records, and general database cleanup

Assists with donor recognition and stewardship activities by coordinating logistics for recognition programs, honors, and awards; supporting donor mailings; monitoring obituary notifications to help facilitate appropriate outreach; and assisting with recognition displays and materials

Helps ensure recognition efforts are consistent, accurate, and aligned with donor intent

Provides administrative assistance related to events, donor experiences, and internal operations

Supports donor events and Sanford House activities through coordination of logistics, preparing materials, managing shipments, and assisting with inventory and storage of donor recognition and event items

Supports calendar management and scheduling, adds relevant community and continuing education events to shared calendars, and assists with internal coordination as needed

Manages routine office and operational tasks such as handling shipping and mailings, tracking and maintaining inventory, ordering office supplies, and assisting with invoice processing and expense support

Helps maintain organized systems, documented processes, and consistent standards to support efficiency and continuity across the team

Exercising discretion, professionalism, and strong judgment when handling confidential donor information and internal communications

Qualification

Database managementDonor stewardshipEvent coordinationWritten communicationListening skillsService-oriented mindsetSelf-initiating skillsVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detail