Foundation Development Officer
About The Position
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in a team-selling environment required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1-3 years of related experience in business development, sales, fundraising or other similar fields preferred.
- Experience in planned giving instruments preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identifies and prioritizes mid-level prospects and investors.
- Stewards all donors to ensure ongoing support and to maintain high levels of donor retention.
- Meets or exceeds annual fundraising goals.
- Manages relationship management and strategy for all prospects and investors in portfolio including prospect research and strategy, prospect predisposition planning, and prospect strategy and planning, including engaging other members of the team as needed.
- May include, visiting the prospects and “making asks” by applying a variety of selling and relationship techniques or activities including direct mail.
- Manages prospect follow-up activities, coordinating with the team as needed.
- Understands complex fund development concepts and ensures compliance with relevant accountability standards, laws, regulations as well as ethical and professional conduct.
- Collaborates with sales/development team members (and other relevant stakeholders) on engagement of existing investors.
- Works with Foundation leadership, sales/development team and support staff to maintain an accurate record of all gifts, grants and pledges on the Foundation’s automated recordkeeping system, and to ensure coordination of donor contact amongst the Foundation staff and directors.
- Makes presentations to the Foundation Board of Trustees as needed.
- Keeps abreast of selling and fund development trends and “best practices”.
- Works with Foundation leadership to develop and implement strategies for fund development and a sales-based approach to fundraising for the organization and larger division.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
