Director, Foundation Development

AdventHealth; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth Foundation in Greenwood Village, CO seeks a development professional to engage the board and donors and drive strategic fundraising initiatives. You will coordinate major, planned, and blended gifts while collaborating with hospital leadership and regional teams.

The role requires strong fundraising experience, superb communication skills, and the ability to build external relationships. On-site, full-time position with opportunities for growth within AdventHealth’s mission-driven

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in a fundraising foundation role with annual contributions near or above $1 million.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in coordinating donor programs and campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Engage and align the foundation's board, committees, and leadership with fundraising goals.
• Develop and manage relationship-based giving from individuals and businesses (major, planned, blended gifts).
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects across channels.
• Collaborate with finance to ensure accurate documentation and accounting for donations.
• Provide reports to leadership on goals, progress, and opportunities.
• Lead annual giving opportunities and promotional plans to drive donor acquisition and upgrades.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor relations

Communication skills

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

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: 6251 Greenwood Plaza Blvd

City: Greenwood Village

State: Colorado

Postal Code: 80111

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:

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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.