Director - Development Foundation

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We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

The Director is responsible for planning and implementing programs to affect identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, acknowledgement and recognition of individual, corporate and foundation prospects and donors for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH). Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

The Director is responsible for planning and implementing programs to affect identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, acknowledgement and recognition of individual, corporate and foundation prospects and donors for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH). Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts prospects and donors, with special emphasis on individuals, corporations and foundations.
• Works to identify and qualify prospective and existing donors, nurture relationships and solicit financial gifts.
• Oversees planning and execution of strategies to strengthen these relationships, leading to major program, capital and endowment support.
• Responsible for the planning, organization, management, and execution of assigned major gift procurement activities for MLH.
• Aids in establishing, implementing and evaluating annual and job major strategic plans.
• Promotes the flow of information by establishing, utilizing, and maintaining effective communication systems within and outside the department.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.
  
  

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration/Management
• Bachelor's Degree Marketing
• Bachelor's Degree Public Relations
  
  

Work Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years Non-profit fund raising
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate complex written materials to all levels of management and outside parties, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups of people toward the accomplishment of work and organizational goals.
• Skill in arbitrating between, negotiating with and persuading individuals and groups of people both inside and outside MLH.
• Ability to plan and schedule tasks and projects in order to maintain control of workflow.
• Strong ability to listen and understand the special desires and philanthropic intentions of prospects and donors.
  
  

Supervision Provided by this Position

• Supervises the assigned support staff member.
  
  

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.
• Occasional travel to meet potential donors.
  
  

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration/Management (Required), Bachelor's Degree: Marketing (Required), Bachelor's Degree: Public Relations (Required)

Work Experience

Non-profit fund raising

Certifications

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.