Director of Development and Events

Trinity Health•Central City, IA

About The Position

The Director of Development and Events identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors to expand financial support for MercyOne Des Moines Foundation. The role manages a portfolio of donors and strategic service-line relationships, sets and tracks fundraising goals, and reports outcomes to Foundation leadership. It also manages and directs all aspects of Foundation special events, from planning and sponsorship solicitation through event production.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in an operational role.
At least three years of supervisory experience.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Education and leadership experience must meet one of these alternatives: a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of leadership experience; at least five years of leadership experience in the discipline; or a master’s degree with no experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in fundraising and event planning.

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of individual and corporate donors to meet organizational fundraising goals.
Manage internal and external relationships surrounding assigned service lines.
Set, meet, or exceed fundraising goals; measure results and report outcomes to MercyOne Des Moines Foundation leadership.
Use Blackbaud software products to track donor interactions.
Plan, manage, and direct all aspects of special event fundraising, including event planning, goal setting, marketing, vendor management, volunteer involvement, solicitation, and event production.
Identify and solicit corporate sponsors for special events.
Obtain vendor quotes, negotiate contracts, and finalize specifications and delivery.
Partner with MercyOne Des Moines Foundation colleagues to implement campaigns.
Seek networking opportunities in the greater Des Moines civic, nonprofit, and business sectors.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Foundation President.