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Ascension · 16 hours ago

Foundation Development Specialist

positionUS-IN-Kokomo
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system with a long history in healthcare. They are seeking a Foundation Development Specialist to assist with fundraising campaigns, grant administration, and major gift programs, while also developing donor relationships and implementing tracking strategies for solicitation efforts.

CharityHealth CareHospitalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Assist with fundraising campaigns including budgets and timelines. Coordinate the creative process, file selection, production and mailing, and the acknowledgement process
Support strategy to train staff on marketing campaigns, soliciting donors, and defining levels of giving and benefits. Create printed materials and update databases and websites with campaign program information
Implement donor relations/recognition activities. Develop donor confidence and relationships through effective gift solicitation, processing and acknowledgement
Support the development and implementation of tracking strategies for solicitation efforts and perform analysis of data for results

Qualification

Fundraising experienceGrant administrationDonor relationsCertification in Fund RaisingCommunication skills

Required

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
must have reliable transportation for occasional travel for meetings

Preferred

Bachelors degree highly preferred
Certification specializing in Fund Raising preferred
CFRE preferred but not required
2 years fundraising experience preferred

Benefits

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
Ways to give back to your community

Company

Ascension

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Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
dateFounded in 1999
location
St Louis, Missouri, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://healthcare.ascension.org

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2025-04-03Acquired

Leadership Team

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Eduardo Conrado
President and CEO
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Kramer Schmidt
Vice President, Consumer Product Dates Employed
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