Director Philanthropy

Description

Are you a dynamic leader with a flair for securing transformative gifts and driving philanthropic success? Do you excel at building strategic relationships and rallying communities around a shared mission? If so, we have the ideal role for you!

Step into a pivotal leadership position where you'll spearhead major gift fundraising programs and initiatives that propel our Ministry forward. Based in a thriving environment, you will recruit and guide a talented team dedicated to enhancing individual, corporate, and foundation giving, focusing on current contributions, endowment expansion, and capital investment.

• Strategic Fundraising Architect: Cultivate significant gifts of $25,000 or more, along with revenue-driving event initiatives. Collaborate closely with hospital leadership to craft compelling giving opportunities, working seamlessly with our Foundation's Fundraising Team to prioritize strategic objectives and nurture a robust pipeline of donor prospects.
• Donor Engagement Maestro: Employ a systematic approach to identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors, ensuring that fundraising metrics are met annually, including securing pivotal gifts and net letters of intent supporting key priorities.
• Visionary Leadership: Design a strategic fundraising plan that empowers your team to achieve major and capital philanthropic initiatives.
• Personalized Gift Management: Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, personally soliciting gifts and pledges of $25,000 over five years.
• Event Leadership: Oversee events that align with the Ministry's philanthropic ambitions and cultivate donor relationships.
• Community Advocate: Actively engage with the community to elevate awareness of the Ministry's charitable mission and philanthropic goals.
• Analytical Insight: Prepare financial and analytical reports on fundraising outcomes and trends, driving informed decision‑making.
• Professional Networking: Maintain strong connections with community organizations and institutions impacting healthcare development programs.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Certification: Upon hire, Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred.
• Experience: A proven track record of 8 years in non‑profit with a focus on major giving and 5 years of leadership experience, ideally in larger institutions.
• Expertise: 3 years of senior‑level fundraising experience within large, complex organizations, with success in closing six‑figure gifts.
• Strategic Planning: Demonstrated expertise in designing and executing a fundraising strategic plan that consistently meets goals.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with fundraising donor management software and adeptness in managing revenue and expense budgets to align with program objectives.
• Leadership
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Skilled in designing fundraising strategic plans in partnership with organizational leadership.
• Gift Acquisition: Verified success in personally securing major gifts and cultivating donor relationships.
• Prospect Management: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in prospect management systems that foster the development of a major gift prospect pipeline.
• Preferred Experience: Experience with healthcare philanthropy and Raiser's Edge Donor Management system preferred.
• Skill Set: Advanced interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills, coupled with excellent persuasive communication abilities.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient computer literacy in Windows applications.

• Create Lasting Change: Be part of an organization that transforms lives through philanthropy and meaningful contributions.
• Unlock Your Potential: Experience the freedom to innovate and implement your visionary ideas with full support.
• Collaborate with the Best: Work alongside dedicated professionals passionate about driving philanthropic success.
• Navigate a Dynamic Landscape: Thrive in an ever‑evolving environment that offers challenges and rewards.
• Immerse in Vibrancy: Relish the dynamic community offerings while making a significant impact.

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