Director Development - Foundation
Grundy Center, IA 
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Posted 16 days ago
Job Description
Overview

Here's your opportunity to join a high performing team. Grundy County Memorial Hospital is a consistent top performer in patient experience, recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals, and is accredited for meeting the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care. Come see why our employees have placed us among one of Iowa's Top 150 Workplaces for the past eight years, a Cedar Valley Employer of Choice, a National Health Care Industry Top Workplace in 2023, and a 2024 National Top Workplace by the USA Today!

As an affiliate of UnityPoint Health, GCMH offers competitive pay and benefits, including the new Total Rewards program!

Why UnityPoint Health?

  • Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
  • Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
  • Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
  • Development - We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
  • Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.


Responsibilities

Description of Position:

The Director Development-Foundation is responsible for the effective management and operation of the GCMH Foundation by fostering a culture of philanthropy among organization stakeholders and the communities the hospital serves. The Director Development-Foundation plans, coordinates, and executes the strategies necessary to develop donor relationships and financial gifts to achieve a sustainable tradition of annual and long-term support. The Director Development- Foundation responsibilities include Foundation board relations, donor relations and recognition, gift research and cultivation, and annual and/or capital campaign success. The Director Development-Foundation serves as a member of the GCMH leadership team, assuring that the organization's culture, systems, and procedures support Foundation fund development.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Development

* Develop an annual campaign focus with the support of the Foundation board and officers; plan and execute strategies to meet the goals set by the board, including creating and carrying out appeals.

* Effectively direct various methods to attract annual gifts, including direct mail, in-person visits, fundraising events, grant writing and by enlisting businesses/organizations.

* Maintain the Foundation's planned giving program and arrive at strategies to expand and grow the program with existing and prospective donors, including professional advisor education and donor education.

* Ensures recordkeeping, acknowledgement, and allocation of gifts according to the requests of each donor and Internal Revenue Service guidance.

* Demonstrate expertise regarding the various programs and financial assets of the Foundation.

* Conducts research regarding the gift potential of individuals, corporations/organizations and grantmaking organizations.

* Maintain pledge reminder and billing system as appropriate.

* Attend Foundation Board and Committee meetings to provide direction and guidance. Oversee the agenda and aid in the production of timely financial reports for these meetings.

* Assist Foundation board members in the recruitment and orientation of Foundation Board members and other key volunteers.

* Develop relationships with existing and potential donors.

* Oversee Foundation programs such as scholarships, FOCUS grants and the Grateful Patient Program.

* Plan, organize, and execute GCMH Associate Giving Campaign and Capital Campaigns (as needed)

* Maintain a pulse on philanthropic environment and best practice.

* Provide leadership support for Foundation team members and responsible for performance management.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

* Demonstrate the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors and adhere to policies, procedures and safety guidelines.

* Maintain current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

* Practice and reflect knowledge of policies including HIPAA and ensures the Foundation is compliant with federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare and tax-qualified charitable giving.

* Complete all hospital education and competency requirements within appropriate deadline.

* Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Preferred or Specialized

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration, Non-Profit Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Healthcare, Communication or related field.

Master's degree

Experience:

Demonstrated experience and participation in community service and professional organizations and activities.

Experience with managing a database.

Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience in a healthcare setting.

Experience participating in or managing a fundraising campaign, such as an annual or capital campaign.

Proficient in Raiser's Edge/Raiser's Edge NXT.


Proficient in design and presentation software.


Experience with event planning.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Pursuing or certified as a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Exceptional oral and written English communication skills required.

Proven success in relationship building



Background in finance including knowledge of tax qualified charitable donations and various vehicles for charitable giving.

Other:

Proven community involvement and leadership.

Work may occasionally require travel throughout GCMH markets.


  • Area of Interest: Business Professionals;
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
  • Department: Community Relations- Corp;
  • Shift: Full-time; Days;
  • Job ID: 147682;

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
USD $1.00/Hr.-USD $9,999.00/Hr.
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
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