Director of Development

2 weeks ago

Nashville, TN, United States Ascension Full time
Details

  • Department: Foundation Development
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday. 40 hours week.
  • Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas
  • Location: Nashville, TN. This position involves occasional travel within the Ascension Saint Thomas Tennessee market and may require travel to other Ascension markets as needed.

    The Director of Development leads the major gifts program for Ascension Saint Thomas Foundations, managing Major Gift Officers and overseeing the donor pipeline. The Director engages key clinicians, develops fundraising strategies, and coordinates donor communications. The position requires proven success in major gifts fundraising, team leadership, and excellent communication skills. Experience with Raiser's Edge and other fundraising tools is preferred. Apply now
Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plan

Retirement benefits including employer match plan

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategies for fundraising activities.

  • Collaborate with executive management on identification of fundraising goals.
  • Develop and implement plans for capital and major fundraising initiatives.
  • Prepare communications including the design, writing and printing of brochures, newsletters, donor communications and annual reports.
  • Implements marketing strategies that will create a climate conducive to major giving and increase the number of major planned gifts and estate commitments.
  • Prepare or assist with budgets and ensures compliance with allocated funding.
  • Coordinate and direct internal/external audit.
Requirements

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.
Additional Preferences

  • Experience with Raiser's Edge and other fundraising tools is preferred.
  • Master's degree and CFRE certification are preferred.
  • Extensive experience in major gift fundraising.
  • Strong background in leading and managing teams.
  • Proven success in personal career development and professional growth.
Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

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.

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Responsibilities

Direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategies for fundraising activities.

  • Collaborate with executive management on identification of fundraising goals.
  • Develop and implement plans for capital and major fundraising initiatives.
  • Prepare communications including the design, writing and printing of brochures, newsletters, donor communications and annual reports.
  • Implements marketing strategies that will create a climate conducive to major giving and increase the number of major planned gifts and estate commitments.
  • Prepare or assist with budgets and ensures compliance with allocated funding.
  • Coordinate and direct internal/external audit.
Qualifications

Education:
  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

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