The Essentia Health Foundation provides philanthropic support to Essentia Health facilities throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Through collaborative relationships with donors and partners, we fund vital programs and services that transform lives. We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives and our goal is to ensure that every person in the rural communities we serve has access to local, comprehensive health care. In partnership with the Foundation Leadership team, the Annual Giving & Philanthropic Communications program director is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive annual giving program and management of our communications platforms. This role includes system wide activity, as well as localized and regional efforts as called up on by the role and foundation activity. This position involves leading year-round solicitations and campaigns to diverse constituents that help fill the major gift pipeline with newly identified donors, as well as maintaining a positive net financial return on a consistent annual basis. Additionally, this role is responsible for our Foundation’s communication strategy and implementation for all messages coming out of the foundation, ensuring consistency and brand uniformity.