Vice President of Development

Overview

Establishes, directs, and manages the fundraising and development programs and activities of the DCH Health System and serves as the Executive Director of the DCH Foundation. Prepares fundraising development goals, objectives, and strategies for approval by the DCH Foundation Board of Directors and by the DCH Health System President & CEO. Directs the governance and management functions of the Foundation, including Board meeting material, budget preparation, funds accounting and management, and distribution of funds as appropriately approved.

Evaluates personnel needs of the Foundation, and hires, oversees, and evaluates the performance of all DCH Foundation staff. Interacts directly with current and prospective donors to foster relationships and demonstrate good stewardship. Will support all governance functions to include support for committees as well as the Board, to include evaluation of current bylaws and any such recommended changes to modernize the operations of the DCH Foundation.

• 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.

• High energy level and positive outlook.
• Bachelor’s degree in development, institutional advancement, public relations, marketing, business or related field required, with a Master’s Degree preferred.
• 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 preferred.
• 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…