Ascension · 3 months ago
Vice President of Foundation Development - Ascension Saint Thomas
US-TN-Nashville
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expAscension is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and they are seeking a Vice President & Chief Development Officer for their Foundation. This role involves developing and implementing the Foundation strategic plan, overseeing fundraising programs, and leading the Foundation team to achieve operational goals.
CharityHealth CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Collaborate with hospital leadership, physicians, and stakeholders to develop/maintain a compelling Philanthropic Priority Inventory of strategic funding opportunities aligned with the strategic plans of the market
Provide oversight of fundraising programs to ensure achievement of annual and long-term goals, including grateful patient, major gifts, planned gifts, corporate and foundation relations, and annual giving programs
Ensure meaningful donor recognition programs that reflect gratitude and reinforce ongoing engagement
Develop, energize, and motivate staff through example, coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities
Oversee accurate reporting, gift processing, and data management systems to ensure transparency and donor confidence
Partner with communications and marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging and storytelling that highlight donor impact
Serve as primary relationship manager to Foundation Board members, manage Board meetings and engagements, track Board fundraising and engagement activity, and hold Board members accountable to fundraising and activity goals
Develop strategies to align with the mission, vision and values of the organization
Provide oversight for fundraising efforts to ensure achievement of goals
Develop strategy and growth business/marketing plans in conjunction with executive leadership
Monitor industrial and national trends and forecasts to develop priorities aimed towards growth objectives
Develop and implement policies and procedures which guide and support the provision of services and meet all productivity plans
Create a culture of continuous quality improvement in service delivery and innovation
Create a culture and environment that attracts, develops and retains qualified employees/associates
Create a shared vision with staff and demonstrates the ability to articulate it clearly
Lead financial planning
Develop budgets and achieves financial targets
Ensure that department operations comply with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards
Formulate and implement operational strategies and initiatives pertaining to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors
May oversee communication with key constituencies on a regular basis; serve as primary liaison to the foundation board and maintains a vital and productive fundraising board, board committees and (in some foundations) other, subsidiary boards
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management
Understanding and appreciation of Ascension's mission
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated experience leading, implementing, and integrating a full range of development and fundraising programs, including robust major gifts fundraising experience
Demonstrated experience and progressive responsibility in fundraising operations, with a strong grasp of and commitment to best practices in all areas
Demonstrated success in managing and training individuals or teams
Proven track record of closing six and seven-figure gifts
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to think creatively to identify ways to implement development best practices within a unique organization and staffing structure
Ability to creatively conceptualize and implement high-level development strategy
Proficiency with Google applications, especially Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides, and development databases and communications technologies
Preferred
Experience with Raiser's Edge, Constant Contact, Classy, and DonorSearch and/or iWave
Benefits
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
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Company
Ascension
Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
10001+ employees
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