Foundation Manager

Fundraising Manager

The Manager is responsible for assisting in the development, planning, and coordinating all hospital fundraising efforts to annual giving, planned giving, and administering capital campaigns to meet fundraising goals. The Manager will seek funding through all possible funding sources, including individual and corporate donors, grants and foundations. The Manager will work with the Foundation and Marketing Director to prepare an annual strategic plan and budget for approval to the CEO and Foundation Board.

Functions of Position :

• Assist in the development of Foundation objectives, establish and implement policies and procedures for Foundation operation.
• Assist in the development and direction of the Foundation operating budget, investment policy, fundraising goals, annual giving program, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns.
• Develop and recommend annual Foundation goals and monitor quarterly reports submitted to CEO and Foundation Board.
• Evaluate changing trends in philanthropy, tax, and estate planning regulations to develop new programs responsive to the fundraising needs of the hospital.
• Conduct research and maintain records in eTapestry on gift potential of Foundations, Corporations, Grants and Individuals.
• Design and implement fundraising campaigns using direct mail, personal solicitation, benefit events, social media and involvement of business organizations. Develop and design letterhead, correspondence, brochures, newsletters and other materials to solicit gifts.
• Organize all fund raising projects and donor recognition programs. Ensure all donors receive written thanks and appreciation in a timely manner. Update donor recognition wall. Maintain responsibility for the allocation of gifts according to the requirements.
• Develop rapport with existing and potential donors to discuss estate planning options with financial advisors, accountants and attorneys. Suggest specific hospital programs, infrastructure improvements and medical technology needs that could be addressed through gifts.
• Provide reports and information to key prospects and donors through newsletters, mailings, and hospital updates.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of fundraising.
• Develop and maintain a positive and harmonious working relationship with hospital staff, Foundation Board, Board of Directors, medical staff, administration, and community through active participation in community civic organizations.
• Attend and report at Foundation Board, committee meetings, hospital Board meetings, and department directors meetings.
• Develop and coordinate all Foundation internal and external events.
• Prepare hospital news releases and social media correspondence, assist with press, radio, and television programs to disseminate information about the hospital Foundation and new equipment or facilities received from the Foundation to promote a positive image of the hospital.
• Work closely with the Marketing Director to enhance Foundation public relations through local media and civic groups.
• Assist Marketing Director in Hospital public relations activities.
• Capitalize on grant funding opportunities on an ongoing basis.
• Conduct tours of the hospital and highlight past gifts or future giving opportunities.
• Attend bi-weekly new employee orientations to familiarize new staff with the functions of the Foundation and available giving opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

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