Director, Foundation Development

adventhealth; Colorado; On-site; USD 110,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Colorado seeks a foundation leader to drive major gifts and donor engagement. You will partner with hospital leadership and the board to set fundraising priorities and build a sustainable giving program across communities.

Responsibilities include identifying prospects, soliciting gifts, stewarding donors, and coordinating with finance to ensure accurate reporting. Strong communication, leadership, and project management are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ leadership experience [Preferred]
• 5+ related experience in a fund-raising foundation role where the annual contributions were near or exceeded $1 million. [Required]
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) [Preferred]
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred as stated

Responsibilities

• Engage the foundation's board, committees, and executives to secure charitable investments
• Collaborate with leadership to establish annual financial goals aligned to strategic priorities
• Focus on major, planned, and blended gifts from individuals and businesses
• Identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects and donors
• Coordinate with finance to ensure accurate documentation and accountability

Skills

Community-focused

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Fundraising techniques

Database experience

Travel flexibility

Confidential handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fundraising software

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

7700 S BROADWAY

City

LITTLETON

State

Colorado

Postal Code

80122

Job Description

Ensures the active and informed engagement of the foundation's board, its committees, and region and campus executives in securing charitable investments to advance the hospital's strategic goals and operational priorities. Collaborates with institutional leadership and the board to establish realistic annual financial goals based on the hospital's strategic priorities. Focuses on relationship-based giving from individuals and businesses through major, planned, and blended gifts. Works with hospital leadership and the foundation's board to identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects and donors. Collaborates with finance department to ensure accurate documentation, fiscal management, and accountability. Records all donor activity in software management system and ensures all donations are reconciled using management system and other software tools. Ensures prompt and accurate donor acknowledgment and recognition. Provides reports to the board and executive leadership on the foundation's goals, progress, challenges, and opportunities. Collaborates, supports, and plans annual giving opportunities to acquire, renew, and upgrade donors through various channels. Develops the foundation's promotional plans and materials in collaboration with other regional foundations and teams to ensure alignment with brand standards. Presents the foundation's information and updates to campus leadership and new employees. Directs the foundation's board in identifying, engaging, and orienting volunteer board members to meet the foundation's goals. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Community-focused
• Strong creative skills
• Strong written/verbal communication skills, strong organization skills, ability to prioritize projects and multi-task in order to meet deadlines, ability to work under pressure
• Must embrace and be an enthusiastic supporter of the mission
• Strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills
• Have knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques
• Possess the skills to work with staff, board members and other volunteers
• Have the desire to get out of the office and build external relationships, but also the discipline to work with databases, spreadsheets and other necessary office work
• Be a self-starter and goal-driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls
• Be organized and exhibit follow through on tasks and goals
• Be able to follow through and assume relationships started by leadership or other members of the board and/or administration
• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate executive presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and fundraising software
• Effective communication with individuals of all levels and backgrounds, including the ability to articulate complex information in understandable terms to all levels of staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a changing organizational environment, including a matrix-management environment to achieve organizational goals
• Experience in a culturally diverse environment
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, engage, and lead teams to achieve results
• Displays emotional intelligence skills to anticipate needs, craft a tailored approach and communicate effectively with team members, colleagues and leadership
• Customer service orientation
• Flexible to travel within the specified area
• Professionalism and an ability to work with confidential information
• Additional languages [Preferred]

Education

• Bachelor's [Required]
• Master's [Preferred]

Field of Study

• N/A

Work Experience

• 3+ leadership experience [Preferred]
• 5+ related experience in a fund-raising foundation role where the annual contributions were near or exceeded $1 million. [Required]

Additional Information

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

Pay Range

$110,260.80 - $205,088.00

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.