Foundation Senior Director, Baptist Health Alabama Region

Baptist Health•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foundation Senior Director of Development cultivates, solicits, and stewards philanthropic donors who support the organization’s strategic priorities. Working with Foundation leadership, the role helps lead fundraising initiatives and campaigns and strengthens relationships that expand philanthropic support across the region. The position helps establish and advance the Foundation’s regional development strategy. In partnership with hospital executives, local leadership, community leaders, and regional stakeholders, the Senior Director identifies philanthropic opportunities, develops strategic partnerships, and brings facilities and partners together to pursue larger-scale grants and funding initiatives. The role is based in the Office of Grants Management in Birmingham, Alabama. The position is suited to an established, self-directed leader who understands Birmingham and surrounding communities, takes ownership, and can build relationships, direction, and momentum toward sustainable funding and community impact. Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, philanthropy, social services, or a related environment is relevant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Eight to 10 years of nonprofit or related experience recommended.
Management and development of staff or a service line required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher preferred.
Fundraising certificate recommended.
Board, committee, association, or community involvement recommended.
Executive-level experience in the nonprofit, healthcare, or community-service sector is desirable.
Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, philanthropy, social services, or a related environment.

Responsibilities

Carry a donor portfolio with supervisor guidance, including prospects, donors, event interactions, donor visits, requested and received dollars, campaign and service-line development, and stewardship efforts.
Lead strategy and develop staff and volunteers for Foundation cultivation, fundraising, and engagement efforts.
Work with the database manager to develop and manage donor portfolios.
Solicit philanthropic contributions through direct major-gift requests.
Represent Orlando Health Foundation as an external-facing ambassador at community and corporate events when appropriate.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with current donors.
Participate in planned-giving conversations and strategies.
Develop relationships with potential new donors in collaboration with the donor stewardship and engagement team.
Work with Orlando Health physicians, administrators, board members, and volunteers on the education, cultivation, solicitation, closure, and stewardship of major-gift prospects.
Participate in donor-recognition strategy and implementation.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable Orlando Health policies and legal standards.
Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Think strategically and solve problems.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and follow-through, along with written and verbal communication skills.
Assist with strategic planning and preparation of proposals and presentations as appropriate.
Ensure compliance in assigned areas of responsibility.
Pursue personal and professional growth.
Stay current on healthcare industry issues and trends.