Associate Director for Annual Giving and Engagement, Community Health Foundation (CHF)

State of Virginia•Culpeper, VA

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

The UVA Community Health Foundation is dedicated to supporting UVA Health's mission of transforming health and inspiring hope for all Virginians and beyond by expanding vital care to families throughout Northern Virginia. Donors to the Foundation provide essential support to UVA Health's three community hospitals and an integrated network of clinical practices and outpatient clinics in the Northern Virginia and Culpeper regions. The Associate Director for Annual Giving and Engagement will have primary responsibilities which include discovery work with prospective donors, face-to-face and/or virtual annual fund solicitations, management of the UVACH employee giving campaign, event planning and fundraising, and donor stewardship. This individual will report to the Executive Director of UVA Community Health Foundation and will work collaboratively with colleagues in UVA Health Development (UVAHD) to ensure coordinated efforts. This candidate will use prospect referrals, data-mining and research to identify prospective donors, and conduct outreach. This individual will work to build a portfolio of engaged individuals who support UVA Community Health medical centers and strategic priorities. In addition, this individual will coordinate the launch of an annual employee giving campaign. Fundraising metrics will guide efforts and accountability. UVA Community Health Foundation is the beneficiary of annual and one-time events of which the proceeds benefit our programs and services. The Annual Giving and Engagement Officer will coordinate volunteer and sponsorship efforts, assist volunteer committees with event planning and day-of details, and ensure appropriate donor recognition. This individual will collaborate with UVA Health Development to ensure adherence to event and policy guidelines. The ideal candidate possesses excellent interpersonal skills, emphasizing collaboration, teamwork, and a solution-oriented mindset, with exceptional oral and written communication abilities to convey information clearly across diverse audiences. They demonstrate a strong customer service orientation, ensuring client satisfaction, and are proficient in cultivating relationships with a solid understanding of engagement and annual giving. With exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and efficiency, they engage professionally with donors, volunteers, alumni, employees, and stakeholders, maintaining confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information. Their strong critical thinking skills enable effective problem-solving, and they adeptly prioritize tasks while adapting to shifting responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in non-profit, fundraising, or event planning

Nice To Haves

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and foster respectful relationships across a wide range of stakeholders
Commitment to high ethical standards and discretion in handling sensitive donor and patient information
Demonstrated sound judgment and a thoughtful, strategic approach to decision-making
Proven ability to take initiative and apply innovative, goal-oriented strategies to meet deadlines and exceed expectations
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Strong sense of ownership and a collaborative mindset, with a focus on team success
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Capacity to thrive in a dynamic, multifaceted environment
Keen attention to detail and accuracy
Cultural competence and a deep appreciation for varied perspectives in all its forms
Willingness and ability to travel, including occasional evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

Build multi-year relationships with donors in an effort to solicit, steward, and increase annual gifts in the $1K -25K range
Manage a portfolio of annual giving prospects and donors, and identify potential major gift donors
Facilitate introductions with major gift prospects to the UVACH Executive Director.
Determine best practices for an employee giving campaign
Solicit sponsorships for events benefiting UVA Community Health Foundation
Serve as primary liaison for Community Health Foundation with UVA Health Development's Director of Strategic Engagement (DSE)
Provide approved story ideas and focus areas
Attend meetings and coordinate with the UVA Community Health marketing and communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding, and to help publicize Foundation activities
For specialized fundraising needs, coordinate with DSE to align calendar and solicitation audiences.
Develop competency with online giving platforms to maximize revenue and streamline workflow
Coordinate UVACH fundraising and stewardship events (i.e., golf tournaments) in partnership with the UVACH Advancement Associate and UVA Health Development's Director of Strategic Engagement (DSE) utilizing established policies, practices, and protocols
Manage volunteer committees for UVA Community Health Foundation fundraising events
Ensure consistency with UVAHD third-party event policy and practices
Coordinate with the UVA Foundation's Director of Gift Administration and follow all required policies around receiving, receipting and acknowledging event funds
Serve as a liaison to Senior Associate Director of Stewardship on required stewardship reports
Lead and/or assist with other projects as needed
Other duties as assigned.