Director of Development

Tower Health System; West Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Hospital Foundation, part of Tower Health, seeks a Director of Development to lead major gifts campaigns and development priorities in support of Reading Hospital and the community. The role partners with the Foundation Board, Reading Hospital, and Tower Health leadership to strategize and drive philanthropic initiatives.

The position requires fundraising experience, a Bachelor's degree, and experience in hospital or academic settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; combination of relevant education & experience may be considered.
• Must have fundraising experience.
• Experience in an academic, research, or hospital/health care environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for campaign, major gifts, and related development priorities with the President, Foundation Board, and staff.
• Performs duties of a principal gift fundraiser, including cultivating donor relationships, soliciting gifts, and ensuring stewardship.
• Works with Foundation, Reading Hospital, Tower Health Boards and staff to sustain momentum across fundraising efforts.
• Develops prospect strategies with Reading Hospital leadership and senior development staff aligned with the hospital's vision.
• Develops relationships with philanthropic partners.
• Creates a positive work environment that values professional development and teamwork.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

The Director of Development:

• provides leadership for all campaign, major gifts, and related development program priorities, working in concert with the President of the Foundation, the Foundation Board of Directors, and the development staff.
• performs duties of a principal gift fundraiser, including cultivating donor relationships, soliciting gifts, and ensuring stewardship.
• works with development staff, Foundation, Reading Hospital and Tower Health Boards and assists the Foundation in building and maintaining momentum and focus for all who are engaged in fundraising efforts.
• develops prospect strategies with Reading Hospital leadership and senior development staff that are effective and aligned with Reading Hospital’s vision and mission, and ensures such strategies and systems are implemented.
• develops relationships with an ever-expanding network of philanthropic partners.
• creates a positive work environment that values professional development and promotes teamwork.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• Must have fundraising experience
• Experience in an academic, research, or hospital/health care environment is preferred

Required Skills

• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Listening Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Organizational Skills
• Prepare & Give Presentations
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strong Team Player

Overview

What is the Reading Hospital Foundation?

The Reading Hospital Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports the mission of Reading Hospital to benefit the health and wellness of our community. Its purpose is to raise, invest, and disperse funds to support the programs, patients, and community of Reading Hospital. The Foundation is able to provide funding to these areas through patient, community, employee, and physician support.

Learn more about the Reading Hospital Foundation and its mission: Reading Hospital Foundation | Tower Health