Development Associate Fndn

The Development Associate serves as a key support role working closely with other staff members to further the mission and goals of the Healthcare Foundation, while serving as the first impression to all guests, visitors, and callers, as well as, engaging with staff, donors, volunteers and hospital employees to advance philanthropic relationships, assisting in coordinating fundraising activities, and providing day-to-day administrative support for the Healthcare Foundation.

Administrative Support
- Provides primary telephone service for the Foundation, greets guests and visitors, and performs general administrative duties.

- Prepares daily bank deposit and enters amounts in register.

- Reconciles credit card and other financial transactions.

- Assists leaders and others with donor lists, and promotional folders as needed.

- Performs daily pickup and delivery of interoffice mail. Opens incoming Foundation mail and deliveries according to Foundation procedures.

- Orders office supplies and assists with folders for marketing and other items as needed.

Donor Communication and Recognition Support
- Serves as point of contact for donors. Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner.

- Drafts and edits donor proposals, impact reports and donor correspondence.

- Cultivates positive relationships with donors and ensures donor stewardship best practices are followed.

-Assists with coordinating naming opportunities, donor wall management, maintaining naming documents, and other related recognition duties.

- Assists Database Administrator with record scanning and back-up gift processing as needed.

Database Support
- Enters call reports and contact notes, ensuring accurate and up-to-date donor records.

- Enters new donor information and updates contact details.

- Assists with data entry for events, mailings to donors, SMH new employee entry, EPIC donor entry, daily donor obituary search against RE and gives donor obituary reports to Database Administrator.

Fundraising and Events Support
- Assists in the support of fundraising and cultivation events as needed, including galas, auctions, and donor receptions.

- Maintains event attendance lists.

- Provides on-site support during events, ensuring smooth execution and attendee satisfaction.

Grant Support
- Supports the grant application process by researching funding opportunities, gathering necessary documentation, and drafting grant proposals.
- Collaborates with program staff to gather information and data for grant proposals.
- Supports the grant award process through administrative assistance.
Other Duties
-Cooperatively accepts other duties as assigned.

- Require an Associate's Degree; Bachelor preferred, with one (1) to (2) years of not-for-profit related experience, or equivalent combination.

- Prefer excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate well with other individuals.
- Prefer exceptional writing skills, with attention to detail and keen ability to craft compelling and persuasive communications.
- Prefer demonstrated understanding of fundraising and the role of stewardship in cultivating future giving to an organization.
- Prefer organizational skills involving administrative processes and in working with colleagues and support staff.
- Prefer the ability to work as an integral part of a fundraising team.
- Prefer proficiency in Microsoft Office with a knowledge of Raiser’s Edge.
- Prefer self-motivated with ability to work under deadlines.
- Prefer detail oriented with excellent record keeping skills.
- Prefer the ability to work independently or in groups.
- Prefer ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Community. Impact. Growth.
Each day, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System delivers a premier level of care to our patients, facilitated by a dedicated team committed to providing the highest standard of healthcare in America. As we strive to meet this challenge, our staff members are discovering their purpose and making a tangible impact, one patient at a time. Now, it's your opportunity to envision yourself as part of our team.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been acknowledged as the top hospital in the region, achieving a perfect score of 10 in the U.S. News's Best Hospital report. Additionally, we have been designated as a national "standout" hospital for its exceptional ratings across all evaluated conditions and procedures, a distinction achieved by less than 1% of the 4000 hospitals evaluated. Our hospital has also earned Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) along with other notable accolades, including the Gallup Great Workplace 2018 award and an "A" grade for Patient Safety. Sarasota Memorial Hospital, the only provider of Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County, is proud of its Magnet designation and its commitment to exceptional healthcare services.
The benefits of being the best:
Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people.
Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
• Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Childcare & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
• Bereavement Leave
• Free Parking
• On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
• Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus.
• Direct Deposit
• Free Wellness Screening
• Free confidential counseling services
• Employee Discount Programs
• Recognition Programs
• Referral Programs
• Tremendous growth opportunities for diligent workers!