VP-Foundation Development

Ascension St. John Medical Center, OK is looking to hire a Vice President of Foundation Development.

Serving Oklahoma for nearly 100 years, Ascension St. John operates six hospitals and more than 90 healthcare clinics and
facilities in eastern Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas. Ascension St. John employs approximately 4,650 associates.
Across the region, Ascension St. John provided more than $79 million in community benefit and care of persons living in
poverty in fiscal year 2023.

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

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

JOB SUMMARY

Develops, implements, and takes accountability for the Foundation strategic plan that aligns with the mission, vision, and values of Ascension Oklahoma. Provides oversight for and ensures achievement of fundraising goals.

• Reports to the Ministry Market President and CEO
• 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.
• Collaborates with fundraising and operations leadership to define, implement, and continually enhance processes and strategies that guide and support the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors. Manages a portfolio of major gift donors with capacity to give $100,000 or more annually.
• Leads financial planning. Develops budgets and achieves financial targets. Ensures that department operations comply with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Oversees communication with key constituencies on a regular basis, including market executive leadership and the Foundation Board. Serves as primary liaison to the Foundation Board and maintains a vital and productive fundraising Board, and (in some Foundations) other, subsidiary Boards.
• Creates a culture that attracts, develops, and retains qualified employees by energizing and motivating staff through coaching, teaching, and providing opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities:

Department Management

• Grows philanthropy by developing new forms of revenue and asset creation to sustain Health Ministry operations and mission.
• Develops and implements strategy and growth business plans in conjunction with executive leadership. Monitors industry and national trends in fundraising and forecasts to develop priorities aimed toward growth objectives.
• Leads a staff of 2 individuals focused on philanthropy, fundraising, and foundation operations, and volunteerism, with the opportunity to build the team.
• Creates a culture and environment that attracts, develops, and retains qualified associates. Creates a shared vision. 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.
• Provides independent leadership to forge sophisticated and creative partnerships that leverage existing stakeholders and resources while expanding and diversifying the organization's networks and donor base.

Strategy & Leadership

• As a direct report to the Ministry Market President and CEO, serve as a representative of the local
  ministry when called upon.
• Advance the mission, vision, and values of the Foundation in partnership with the Foundation’s
  Board of Directors and Ascension St. John CEO and all executive leadership colleagues.
• Work in partnership with the CEO and executive leadership colleagues to execute the Foundation’s new strategic plan.
  Provide leadership for short- and long-term planning.
• Grow leadership within the volunteer base; by assisting the CEO and Board in identifying and
  cultivating prospective leadership volunteer candidates for Board roles.
• Build, develop, and maintain effective and mutually beneficial partnerships with key stakeholders
  within the Foundation to facilitate ongoing awareness and support to raise funds.

Fundraising

• Develops and implements plans for capital and major fundraising initiatives.
• Provide oversight to the fundraising programs, consisting of individual donors, corporate
  partners, community event partners, as well as principal, transformational, and planned giving.
• Development of multi-year, multi-source national and international fundraising strategies with a
  focus on revenue expansion and unrestricted funding in alignment with the Foundation’s strategic
  plans.
• Lead by utilizing a culture of data, overseeing the establishment of annual business plans, KPIs and a process of data gathering, reporting, and analysis to inform the fundraising strategy.
• Build and manage a personal portfolio of principal and transformational giving at the individual and corporate prospects/donors to achieve personal revenue targets.
• Develop and implement a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors in partnership with key internal stakeholders.
• Lead the ongoing growth of the donor pipeline in a methodical and strategic manner, supported by the prospect research team.
• Develops relationships between organization and philanthropists at the highest level and provides these individuals with opportunities for involvement and investment.
• Formulates and implements operational strategies and initiatives pertaining to the identification,cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.

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Qualifications

Education:

● Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Fund
Development, or a related field and

● Ten (10) years of experience in fund development, coalition building, and/or finance
management.

● Master’s Degree preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

● Proven track record securing transformational gifts from individual, foundation and corporate
donors with deep expertise in all aspects of fundraising, including pipeline development,
cultivation and solicitation of gifts at the seven-figure level and above.
● Demonstrated experience developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies to
promote, support, and meet the revenue deliverables.
● Demonstrated success in building and retaining a high-performing team by inspiring, developing,
and mentoring staff and building future leaders.
● Business planning and financial acumen.
● Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to constructively
contribute to discussions and build rapport at all levels of the Foundation and Hospitals, from
front-line staff to the Board of Directors.

● Demonstrated ability to build donor relations plans across all categories of giving with success in
creating strategies that convert donors to higher levels of giving.
● Experience managing a complex budget and professional / finance staff.
● Experience recruiting and supporting senior volunteers directly involved in philanthropic
cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
● Proficiency with donor databases and systems. Experience with Blackbaud CRM (Customer
Relationship Management) is considered an asset.
● Passion for healthcare philanthropy and the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.
● High emotional intelligence enables the best conditions for strong relationships and trusts within
the Foundation and Hospitals, as well as donors and leadership volunteers.
● Attraction to working in a faith-grounded organization which undertakes its mission as a ministry
of the Roman Catholic Church.

If you are a compassionate and results-driven fundraising professional with a vision for creating lasting
philanthropic impact, we invite you to extend your servant leadership as our new VP Foundation / Chief
Development Officer. Together, we will continue our mission of growth and innovation by creating a
clinical destination for physicians, patients, and communities. We look forward to reviewing your
application.