VP, Foundation Development

Ascension; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

Paid PTO

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension in Pensacola, FL, seeks an experienced leader for Foundation Operations to drive strategy, growth, and donor stewardship. You will partner with executive leadership to guide development and fundraising programs, while leading a team to deliver compliant, high-quality service delivery.

You will oversee financial planning, budgeting, and board liaison activities, with a focus on major gifts and donor engagement within a nonprofit Catholic health system.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience directing teams and programs.
• 7 years of cumulative job-specific experience, 4 years in leadership/management.
• Experience leading development and fundraising programs, including major gifts fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Develops strategy and growth plans in conjunction with executive leadership.
• Creates policies to guide services and meet productivity plans.
• Leads donor relationship management, stewardship and fundraising initiatives.
• Oversees financial planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Supports communications with key constituencies and foundation board liaison duties.
• Represents Ascension in governance and foundation activities.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Financial planning

Stakeholder communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree with leadership experience

Job description

• Develops strategy and growth business/marketing plans in conjunction with executive leadership. Monitors industrial and national trends and forecasts to develop priorities aimed towards growth objectives.


• Develops and implements policies and procedures which guide and support the provision of services and meet all productivity plans. Creates a culture of continuous quality improvement in service delivery and innovation.


• Creates a culture and environment that attracts, develops and retains qualified employees/associates. Creates a shared vision with staff and demonstrates the ability to articulate it clearly. Develops, energizes and motivates staff through example, coaching, and teaching.


• Leads financial planning. Develops budgets and achieves financial targets. Ensures that department operations comply with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.


• Formulates and implements operational strategies and initiatives pertaining to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.


• May oversee communication with key constituencies on a regular basis; serves as primary liaison to the foundation board and maintains a vital and productive fundraising board, board committees and (in some foundations) other, subsidiary boards.

Your future role at a glance

Location: Pensacola, Florida

Department: Foundation Operations

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Develops strategy and growth business/marketing plans in conjunction with executive leadership. Monitors industrial and national trends and forecasts to develop priorities aimed towards growth objectives.


• Develops and implements policies and procedures which guide and support the provision of services and meet all productivity plans. Creates a culture of continuous quality improvement in service delivery and innovation.


• Creates a culture and environment that attracts, develops and retains qualified employees/associates. Creates a shared vision with staff and demonstrates the ability to articulate it clearly. Develops, energizes and motivates staff through example, coaching, and teaching.


• Leads financial planning. Develops budgets and achieves financial targets. Ensures that department operations comply with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.


• Formulates and implements operational strategies and initiatives pertaining to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.


• May oversee communication with key constituencies on a regular basis; serves as primary liaison to the foundation board and maintains a vital and productive fundraising board, board committees and (in some foundations) other, subsidiary boards.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):




• None Required.

Education

• Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management

Additional Preferences

• Demonstrated experience leading, implementing, and integrating a full range of development and fundraising programs, including robust major gifts fundraising experience.


• Demonstrated experience and progressive responsibility in fundraising operations, with a strong grasp of and commitment to best practices in all areas.


• Demonstrated success in managing and training individuals or teams.


• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to think creatively to identify ways to implement development best practices within a unique organization and staffing structure.

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Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options


• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance


• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays


• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning


• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources


• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits


• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic 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.

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