Director of Foundation - Major Gifts Fort Worth

Baylor Scott & White Health•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Dir Foundation - Major Gifts plans, develops, and implements donor strategies for Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH). This includes capital campaigns, annual giving, corporate and institutional giving, employee and board giving, endowment programs, and planned giving. It also involves related marketing strategies and donor communications. Meets with donors and prospective donors to build relationships. Liaises with outside organizations, corporations, intermediaries, and agents of wealth to obtain funds for BSWH. Manages the engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and prospective donors for an assigned gift portfolio. Establishes and implements policies, procedures, and practices for the foundation's responsibilities. Ensures compliance with departmental and regulatory standards. Develops and applies fundraising strategies to meet annual gifting goals of BSWH foundations in alignment with BSWH's overall mission and business aims. An entity Director translates and implements strategic plans and goals for their area. Makes final judgments on operational matters and ensures goals are met. Recommends policies and organizational changes for the area. Plans and executes projects and initiatives that meet annual goals. Erroneous judgments at this level can negatively impact the area's success, business unit, and possibly the entire organization. Plans and directs department operations, responsible for staffing, processes, budgets, and costs. Guides and advises subordinates to meet schedules, resolve technical problems, and monitor performance. Oversees a larger, more complex organization or functional area than a manager. Often has one or more managers or supervisors reporting to them.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business, health care administration, or related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in health care foundation, philanthropy, fundraising or similar role.
Experience in a leadership role preferred.
Knowledge of proposal writing, grant writing, and donor acquisition and retention.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
Highly organized, with time management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage and influence stakeholders inside and outside of the foundation.
Prior experience in health care or general non-profits preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs major gift fundraising for assigned area of responsibility for BSWH.
Recommends and implements foundation strategic and operational plans and priorities aligned to BSWH overall business goals.
Develops and implements major gift donor campaigns, programs, and strategies to close on assigned gift portfolio throughout the fiscal year.
Manages the creation and implementation of fundraising policies, procedures, and processes for seeking gifts for assigned foundations.
Develops ongoing relationships with current donors and new prospects to secure gifts and meet or exceed annual fundraising goals.
Manages and applies fundraising techniques and donor strategies. This includes qualifying capacity, building rapport, and identifying philanthropic interests to meet BSWH foundation gifting goals.
Leverages and enhances donor and prospect experiences, utilizes database management, and manages total portfolio to achieve financial and non-financial goals.
Serves as liaison to assigned Foundation Board members and assigned select hospital boards.
Develops and implements specific fundraising programs and approaches such as grateful patient discovery.
Researches and applies best practices, trends, and tools in philanthropy. Translates them for use at BSWH as appropriate.