Ministry CPO - Providence Mount St. Vincent

Providence•Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Director Foundation/Ministry CPO is a key leader at Providence Mount St. Vincent, reporting directly to the Providence Mount St. Vincent Administrator. The position serves as Executive Director for the Foundation Board of Directors and the corporation and is responsible for the Foundation’s fundraising and business operations. It provides strategic leadership for fundraising, with an individual focus on major and transformational gifts, and manages a portfolio of approximately 50 major- and principal-gift prospects and donors while meeting an annual personal philanthropic revenue goal. The role develops and administers fundraising plans and programs aligned with the ministry’s mission and strategic priorities. It builds and stewards relationships with donors, volunteers, board members, staff, and community stakeholders; leads planned giving and major-gift activities; supports Foundation Board governance and fundraising responsibilities; and oversees the Foundation’s financial, administrative, marketing, and communications functions. The Director mentors and develops staff and volunteers, promotes a culture of philanthropy, and helps secure support for charitable care, programming, capital projects, and community engagement activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Business Administration, or a related subject.
Eight years of fund development experience.
Five years of progressively responsible related work experience, including at least three years as a fundraiser in a healthcare or similar organization.
Five years of hospital or healthcare fundraising experience and philanthropic team leadership.
Experience supporting philanthropic boards of directors, including governance acumen.
Knowledge of primary fundraising practices and procedures in a nonprofit organization.
Advanced analytical and planning skills to determine fund-development strategies, identify contribution sources, and establish short- and long-term development goals and objectives.
Excellent computer skills, including core Microsoft programs and CRM management systems such as DREAM and Greater Giving, and willingness to learn new technology.
Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, and professional writing skills.
Strong organizational and motivational abilities to set priorities, work efficiently, and foster team productivity and engagement.
Ability to manage diverse projects concurrently under pressure while maintaining accuracy, productivity, and confidentiality.
Ability to maintain positive, collaborative, and constructive interpersonal relationships and practice effective teamwork.
Must provide proof of a driver’s license and auto insurance upon request if driving is necessary; comply with applicable state driving laws and requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience with major and transformational gifts, planned giving, donor stewardship, board engagement, and fundraising strategy.

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional, positive work environment and model the organization’s Core Values and Behavior Standards, holding staff accountable to them.
Develop, secure approval for, and administer short- and long-range development plans supporting Providence Mount St. Vincent’s mission, charitable care, programming, and capital projects.
Develop and administer a comprehensive fundraising program, including board relations, donor recognition and stewardship, planned giving, direct mail, annual giving, special events, grant writing, and digital campaigns.
Assist the Foundation Board of Directors in its fundraising responsibilities and in creating and implementing effective, economical, and ethical resource-development and distribution policies and procedures.
Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, prospects, and key stakeholders to secure significant philanthropic support.
Develop and implement strategic fundraising plans aligned with the Foundation Board’s mission, goals, and policies.
Maintain knowledge of planned-giving vehicles, tax laws, and regulations; inform donors about planned-giving opportunities and lead the planned-giving program.
Research and compile information on prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors to advance philanthropic objectives.
Oversee effective Foundation business, financial, and record-keeping processes, including financial reporting, corporate and charitable filings and renewals, accounts payable and receivable, investment and brokerage management, funding requests and distributions, and donor gift recording and receipting.
Build cooperative relationships with Providence Mount St. Vincent leadership, administration, trustees, and the broader community, and engage ministry leaders in fostering a culture of philanthropy.
Create an inspiring work environment; develop, mentor, train, and coach staff; monitor performance and provide corrective action as needed.
Direct marketing and communications efforts, including printed materials, donor-segment appeals, newsletters, and digital communications.
Facilitate planning and implementation of Foundation-funded community engagement activities and design and implement donor engagement activities for major-gift and heritage-club giving levels.
Represent the PMSV Foundation in community organizations and participate in relevant professional organizations; stay current on fundraising developments related to elders in long-term-care or congregate communities.
Maintain confidentiality of donor and client demographic, medical, financial, and other appropriate company information; handle and dispose of confidential documents properly and comply with HIPAA requirements.