Summary

Responsible for leading strategic planning initiatives for the Foundation’s philanthropic efforts. Works to affect identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, acknowledgement, and recognition of individual, corporate, and foundation donors for MLH. Works directly with senior leaders and administrators of MLH, under the supervision of Foundation Director of Development, to develop business planning and case statements to attract funding and assist in the implementation of programs that require philanthropic funding for assigned campaign. Solicits major gifts for funding of these efforts. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Education/Experience/Licensure

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must have strong analytical, creative, detail-oriented, and strategic thinking ability.
• Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of fundraising.
• Ability to communicate complex material 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 and to maintain control of workflow.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Manages grant writing (solicitations for local, regional, and national foundations and funding organizations) and communications efforts for the Methodist Healthcare Foundation
• The lead writer for the Foundation in helping to develop compelling fundraising materials to be used in donor and organization/foundation solicitations.
• Liason for the Foundation, in coordination with the Foundation President and Director of Development, to the Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare marketing and communications team.
• Oversees all communications efforts, including grant reporting, donor reporting, newsletters, annual reports, and updates for the Methodist Healthcare Foundation.
• Works with hospital leaders and administration to implement program planning and solicit funds for specific priorities.
• Performs research for the identification and solicitation of donors and funding organizations.
• Assists in Foundation event production/fundraising, Associate giving campaigns, and other fundraising efforts as needed.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Physical Requirements

• 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.