Foundation Director

RiverView Health•Crookston, MN

1d•$42 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

RiverView Health is seeking a Foundation Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for the RiverView Health Foundation. This role involves developing and executing a diversified fundraising strategy, nurturing donor relationships, supporting the Foundation Board, and aligning philanthropic efforts with RiverView Health's mission and needs. The Director will act as a key ambassador for the Foundation, collaborating with the CEO, leadership team, Foundation Board, donors, community partners, and other departments. The position is based in Crookston, MN, and is an on-site role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, finance, public relations, marketing, communications, healthcare administration, or a related field.
3+ years of progressive fundraising/development experience
Strong communication skills, problem solving, project management, teamwork and organizational skills
Compliance of fundraising ethics, donor intent, truthful stewardship/reporting, confidentiality/privacy, and compliance with applicable laws and gift policies
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize meeting deadlines
Ability to be self-directed, organized, with problem solving ability
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, critical thinking, and the ability to write and speak concisely and express thoughts clearly
Demonstrated team player and treats others with respect, while confidently contributing to the team

Nice To Haves

MBA
5+ years of progressive fundraising/development experience and a clear record of success
5+ years working in a healthcare setting
1+ years of supervisory experience
CFRE certification or willingness to pursue fundraising-related professional development

Responsibilities

Providing strategic leadership for RiverView Health Foundation by developing and implementing fundraising strategies that strengthen philanthropic support for RiverView Health’s mission, programs, services, and priority needs.
Annual fundraising planning, donor identification and cultivation, major gifts, planned giving, memorial and tribute giving, grants, campaign support, donor recognition, and ongoing stewardship.
Maintaining a donor pipeline and using donor data to support effective engagement, solicitation, and retention strategies.
Collaborating with RiverView Health leaders to identify priority needs, translate those needs into compelling donor opportunities, and coordinate the review and presentation of grant or funding requests for Foundation Board consideration.
Supporting sound Foundation operations, including board and committee meeting preparation, policy and procedure recommendations, donor database management, timely gift processing and acknowledgements, donor confidentiality, budget development, financial reporting, reconciliation support, and coordination with Finance to ensure appropriate tracking and use of restricted and unrestricted funds.
Engaging with civic, business, healthcare, and community organizations throughout RiverView Health’s service area, including occasional events outside normal business hours.
May be assigned other administrative or management responsibilities by the CEO of RiverView Health or by the President of the Foundation.