Chief Advancement Officer

San Jose Clinic•Houston, TX

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About The Position

Advances a sustainable and innovated philanthropic development program. Provides professional guidance and assistance in ways that will supplement the work of the Chief Executive Officer and the Clinic. Carries out the responsibilities assigned within the framework of the Clinic’s policies, standards, goals, objectives, and budget through direction of assigned staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business or marketing with comparable experience
Minimum of five years of professional development experience that includes: cultivation, stewardship, foundation gifts and corporate gifts; knowledge of the Houston philanthropic community and experience in healthcare required; proven success in development efforts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated business writing proficiency, including grammar, punctuation, and editing; ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise written manner; a writing test may be expected of applicants
Must adhere to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice
Demonstrates excellent organizational skills, multi-tasking and effective use of time; possesses the ability to handle and complete multiple tasks or projects with multiple deadlines
Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and efficiently with public and all levels of the organization
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge 7 database; able to efficiently operate computers and copier fax
Demonstrates effective customer relations skills, shows the ability to work with diverse populations, often in stressful fast paced environments

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish, preferred

Responsibilities

Directs the fundraising activities of the Clinic, including individual, corporate, major gifts, and foundation solicitation via donor cultivation, direct mail, grants, special events, special projects, and planned giving
Attends/ participates in San Jose Clinic’s external events i.e. Volunteer Department events
Identifies and calls upon potential sources of support utilizing the ‘MOVES” methodology to manage databases of prospective donors to achieve annual financial goals; can articulate the status of each donor within the system
Develops, plans, and directs a comprehensive annual operating fundraising program
Maintain, build rapport and increase individual donors contributions
Oversee the overall advancement strategy, events, and corporation/foundations/ grants.
Supports and advises the Chief Executive Officer in matters related to donor relations and fundraising
Provides strategic fundraising advice to senior management and operations staff and identifies and resolves fundraising challenges
Partners with the Board of Directors and Advisory Board to maximize relationships that lead to the cultivation of major gifts
Maintains visible presence in philanthropic, corporate and nonprofit communities
Provides assistance to the Chief Executive Officer in planning organizing, coordinating and evaluating total work of the Clinic
Coordinates and reviews all grant requests submitted by the department
Directs the management and activities of gift records, donor acknowledgements, and recognition efforts
Directs assigned staff, implementing performance factors, and appraising results
Recruits, orients, and trains assigned staff
Supports a culture of philanthropy and considers a personal gift to San Jose Clinic and the United Way of Greater Houston
Follows all HIPAA and OSHA guidelines and regulations
Maintains confidentiality of donor and patient information at all times
Maintains established San Jose Clinic policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the San José Clinic Mission and Code of Conduct, Catholic Identity and is supportive of San José Clinic cultural diversity objectives
Performs other duties as assigned