Director-Development

Director-Development Location: WellSpan Health, Lebanon, PA Schedule: Full Time General Summary Plans, executes and reports on all philanthropy efforts including fund raising events, corporate giving, community fundraising initiatives and selected annual giving and special gift projects and programs. Implements donor solicitation, cultivation and stewardship events, employee giving and grateful patient and estate giving activities in accordance with System plans. Provides leadership to Hospital Foundation committees related to events and annual giving. Builds strong community relationships and enhances visibility in the community and the Hospital for philanthropy. Works as one integrated philanthropy team to develop best practice philanthropic strategies, build a culture of philanthropy at WellSpan and build standard, efficient processes where appropriate. Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for meeting the annual giving objectives as established by the foundation board. Develops and implements plans to qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors at all giving levels. Implements a plan to cultivate planned giving prospects and is responsible to grow the estate gift inventory. Plans and implements priority special events, including logistics, budget creation, cultivation of donors, marketing and recruitment and coordination of volunteers. Ensures financial effectiveness of all events and interfaces with event beneficiaries. Evaluates ROI of events and recommends changes or adjustments. Recruits and educates an active and engaged foundation board in partnership with the Hospital president according to established by-laws. Provides input to the System solicitation, cultivation and stewardship plan and ensures adherence to same. Provides input to the System budget. Ensures that accurate financial and donor record keeping processes are adhered to. Follows established funding policies for approval of foundation priorities. Encourages the integration of the foundation within the System and within the community through communication and active involvement. Works collaboratively with the System development team to develop a common approach to fundraising and to provide System-wide services which strengthen the capacity and efficiency of development while keeping donor contact locally oriented. Responsible to follow System development policies and to educate the board and volunteers to same. Common Expectations: Participates in planning long-term System philanthropy goals and strategies. Attends events for both Foundations and other fundraising activities as needed, as well as community events that offer the opportunity to promote the Hospital and/or fundraising. May serve on the System fundraising TF to evaluate and recommend System wide policy or practice that will add value to donors, improve operational efficiency or otherwise improve results. Maintains and follows established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation. Qualifications Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree Required Work Experience: 5 years Successful development implementation and volunteer leadership experience. Required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership skills. Demonstrated initiative, problem solving, analytical and judgement competencies. Ability to perform computer applications skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge). Strong writing skills. - Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively Apply Now You're unique and you belong here. At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email . We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us. WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Created: 2024-11-05