Director of Development - Dell Children’s Foundation

Healthcare Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare organization as a Director of Development, where you will spearhead fundraising initiatives to support a vital medical center. This full-time, on-site role involves cultivating donor relationships, managing campaigns, and collaborating with clinical teams to enhance community impact. With a commitment to empowering associates, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of patients and families. If you are passionate about healthcare and have a proven track record in fundraising, this position is your chance to thrive in a fulfilling environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of fundraising experience, especially in healthcare.
• Bachelor’s degree required, CFRE a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising campaigns and manage donor relations.
• Coordinate creative processes for fundraising materials.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma

CFRE Certification

Job description

Director of Development - Dell Children’s Foundation

Pay Competitive

Location Austin/Texas

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 269559 Details Department: Foundation Schedule: Full time- weekends possible Hospital: Dell Children's Medical Center North Location: 9010 N. Lake Creek Pkwy Austin, TX 78717 Dell Children’s Foundation is hiring a Director of Development to plan and execute fundraising initiatives at our new Dell Children’s Medical Center North Campus location. The scope of work includes identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors supporting the growth of Dell Children’s Medical Center North. This is a full-time, on-site position. 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 As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics. Responsibilities Participate in fundraising campaigns, grant administration, major gift and/or charitable development programs. 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. Requirements Education: 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. Additional Preferences Bachelor’s degree required. CFRE or work towards CFRE a plus. 7+ years of fundraising experience, major and principal gift fundraising experience preferred. Experience fundraising in a healthcare environment preferred. Service line fundraising experience a plus, working with clinical teams preferred. Creative with strong problem solving ability. Excellent written, oral communication skills and presentation skills. Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively with leadership, foundation team and clinical staff to educate and cultivate support for the organization. Must be self-motivated and goal driven with exemplary ethics, professionalism and discretion at all times. Strong financial background preferred, budgeting, forecasting and tracking. Ability to manage a team as Dell Children’s North grows. Why Join Our Team Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
Education: 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.
Participate in fundraising campaigns, grant administration, major gift and/or charitable development programs. 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.