Director of Development

Job SummaryThe Director of Development will focus on identifying, qualifying, cultivating and soliciting prospects with the capacity to give $10,000+ gifts. She/he will work with physicians to drive Grateful Patient fundraising opportunities to support the Hospital's priorities. She/he will collaborate with SVP and report to Sr. Director, Major Gifts.Essential FunctionsManage a portfolio of 100-150 individual donors capable of making a gift of $10,000 +, with focus on $100k+ gifts.Work with donors through personal interactions, guide the process of identification, cultivation, solicitation, communication and stewardship of donors to meet fundraising goals.Identify new donor prospects in collaboration with the Sr. Director, Major Gifts and SVP, senior staff, physicians, and Board volunteers.Meet regularly with assigned physician partners to advance grateful patient opportunities.Cultivate new prospective donors and current donors through visits, phone calls, written communications and stewardship activities.Solicit and secure gifts from new prospects and current major gift donors.Prepare compelling proposals, communications and stewardship reports.Partner with Foundation Board of Directors in the cultivation and solicitation of donors as recommended by the Sr. Director, Major Gifts and SVP.Partner with SVP and team members to support cultivation events, including the development of guest lists and event briefings.Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the hospital's programs and capital priorities to articulate funding needs to donors.Enter all donor portfolio activity and communications in the donor database (RE NXT) in a timely manner to ensure data is accurate and current.Understands and adheres to the Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.Performs all other related duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor Degree Required5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising RequiredStrong writing and analytic skillsExcellent interpersonal skills (written & verbal)TeamworkAdaptabilityMultitasker and the ability to remember multiple tasks given during the course of the dayStrong Problem Solving, Judgment & Decision Making SkillsPlanning, Organization & Delegation SkillsStress ToleranceMust have the ability to concentrate on fine details with constant interruptions. The ability to understand and relay messages accurately.