ASHP · 7 hours ago
Director, Development
ASHP is an award-winning Association representing over 60,000 pharmacists. The Director, Development is responsible for developing and executing fundraising strategies, partnering with the CEO for donor cultivation, and leading initiatives to optimize fundraising efforts for the Foundation.
Health CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Participates in the development of the Foundation’s overall strategic plan and annual operating plans
Administers established fundraising policies, procedures, and practices for the Foundation to help ensure compliance
Supports the preparation of the annual operating budget for the Foundation developed in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Foundation Leadership Team
Leads projects and/or campaigns across the Foundation and with other ASHP offices
Recommends staffing levels and responsibilities to meet work plans for assigned divisions
Recommends personnel actions affecting subordinate employees within assigned divisions. Assists in career planning and staff development for assigned divisional employees. Responsible for defining employee performance objectives and conducting performance reviews for direct reports
In partnership with CEO and Foundation Leadership Team, support the development and implementation of a multi-year fundraising strategy with a primary focus on principal / major giving, leadership giving, annual fund, planned giving, and foundation/private grants
Work with an assigned portfolio of donors as well as potential supporters. Partner with other leaders and subject matter experts to optimize the donor cycle
Lead donor engagement initiatives and support the development of customized stewardship plans
Monitor and report on actual performance against the annual budget for assigned divisions
Direct ongoing efficiency and operational improvement for assigned activities across divisions
Recruit and support volunteers for Board Development, Planned Giving Committee and other ad hoc taskforces. Serve as staff liaison
Manage the donor database as well as supervise gift processing, donor acknowledgements and donor reporting
Serve as liaison to various ASHP committees
Manage consultants, vendors, and service providers, including contract creation, payment, and reconciliation, for assigned divisions, per approved policies
Directly supervises assigned staff and provides them with effective management and leadership
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree
Minimum of seven years of experience in major giving and/or non-profit management
Experience in healthcare philanthropy required
Demonstrated track record of managing a portfolio of donors with a capacity to make $100K+ gifts—and documented success raising $1M+
Strong project management and writing skills
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Demonstrated experience working across divisions/departments
Proven ability to foster cooperation among staff, vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment toward common goals
Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with a demonstrated capacity for creative problem-solving, managing overlapping activities, embracing change, and quickly adapting to new technologies
Strong attention to detail and the ability to streamline processes that maximize efficiency and effectiveness
Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively
This position requires domestic travel for conferences, meetings, donor visits and events. The anticipated travel requirement is 15% to 20%
Demonstrated ability to close six-figure plus major gifts
Ability to build strong external relationships with individuals and other funders
Track record of designing and implementing customized stewardship programs
Experience working within a donor database
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits plan
Company
ASHP
ASHP provides health care services.
Funding
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