Foundation, Community Relations Director (60 hours per period)

Mille Lacs Health System•Onamia, MN

About The Position

The Foundation, Community Relations Director plans, directs, and coordinates activities that promote the Mille Lacs Area Health Foundation (MLAHF) and Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS), their services, community outreach, and relationships. The Director leads philanthropic activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects and community outreach. The role directs the Foundation’s fundraising and development work, including grant writing, donor cultivation and recognition, fundraising communications and events, gift tracking, financial planning, and support for the Foundation’s nonprofit status. In collaboration with the Foundation Board, the Director plans and implements development programs and manages the annual Foundation budget. The Director serves as a primary representative of MLAHF and MLHS in the community, supports committee and Auxiliary activities, coordinates presentations and promotional events, and works with the CEO and Foundation Board on community concerns. The position is listed as 60 hours per period and is mainly during weekday business hours, with occasional evening and weekend promotional activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication, or Business Administration, or commensurate experience leading large events, philanthropic activities, financial management, committees, community relations, and executive board relationships.
Proven track record of fund development.
Three to five years of experience developing related community-focused activities.
Experience with volunteer management and board relations.
At least two years of management experience.
Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
Budgetary presentation and financial proficiency.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Expertise with computer-based data-tracking programs.
Relationship-building skills.
Ethical conduct.
Creative initiative.
Personal effectiveness and credibility.
Collaborative teamwork and flexibility.
Technical capacity with social media and new communication tools.
Strong public presentation skills.
Time-management skills.
Quality- and safety-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of experience in Community Relations as an Executive Director of a Foundation.
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification.

Responsibilities

Direct philanthropic activities of the Mille Lacs Area Health Foundation.
Write grants and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and donor instructions.
Market public relations for fundraising activities.
Present fundraising appeals to individual philanthropists, former patients, donor groups, business institutions, estate executors, and others.
Oversee efforts to acquire new donors using tested practices.
Oversee events, invitations, thank-you letters, and donor recognition.
Present at community events hosted by local organizations.
Maintain accurate tracking of giving activities by individuals and organizations.
Maintain the Foundation as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Identify potential funding sources and build relationships to support short- and long-term fundraising goals.
Work with the Foundation Board to plan, direct, and implement a development program that generates foundation and individual support.
Develop and manage the annual Foundation budget.
Meet regularly with the Foundation President.
Work with the Foundation treasurer and executive board to ensure budget accuracy.
Work with the MLHS controller to maintain the Foundation’s nonprofit status and implement monthly financial reporting.
Recruit new members using the existing process.
Support community committee participation, community awareness, and fundraising goals.
Promote awareness of annual giving, pledges, estate-planning seminars, and other giving opportunities.
Support Foundation Annual Giving Committee presentations to various groups.
Maintain an active committee chairperson and serve on the Executive, Nominating, Annual Giving, Grants & Gifts, and Long Term Giving committees.
Head Auxiliary meetings and meet with the Auxiliary board, the fundraising arm of MLAHF.
Develop community relations agendas that may include new services, MLHS department tours, marketing, events, and special speakers.
Serve as the primary representative of MLAHF and MLHS and promote the organizations.
Ensure positive community relations and work with the CEO and Foundation Board on concerns raised.
Comply with MLHS policies, including safety policies, procedures, and rules, and report unsafe conditions to management.