Foundation Development Specialist

Ascension • Indianapolis, IN

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Ascension St. Vincent is seeking a Foundation Development Specialist to join their Foundation department in Indianapolis, IN. This full-time role involves participating in fundraising campaigns, grant administration, major gift development, and charitable development programs. The specialist will play a key role in coordinating fundraising efforts, training staff, implementing donor relations, and analyzing data to track solicitation results.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Certification specializing in Fund Raising preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer fund raising and previous foundation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fundraising campaigns including budgets and timelines.
• Coordinate the creative process, file selection, production and mailing, and the acknowledgement process.
• Support strategy to train staff on marketing campaigns, soliciting donors, and defining levels of giving and benefits.
• Create printed materials and update databases and websites with campaign program information.
• Implement donor relations/recognition activities.
• Develop donor confidence and relationships through effective gift solicitation, processing and acknowledgement.
• Support the development and implementation of tracking strategies for solicitation efforts and perform analysis of data for results.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED