President

The Moran Company•Montgomery, AL

12d•$140,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Reporting to and working closely with the President and CEO of Jackson Hospital, the President is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program to support the Hospital’s mission and strategic goals. This position will generate philanthropic support and advance strategic projects that are a priority. While accountable to the Foundation Board of Directors and reporting to the Jackson Hospital President and CEO, the President also works closely with the Hospital’s executive and senior team members, physicians, nurses, and other Hospital leadership to develop fundraising priorities and achieve fundraising goals. This position provides leadership and direction to the Foundation staff. The President is responsible for maintaining strong external relationships with community and business leaders as well as cultivating and stewarding Jackson Hospital’s most prominent donors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree minimum.
Five or more years of demonstrated success in a senior-level fundraising position.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build confidence and rapport among stakeholders, colleagues, and volunteers.
Experience developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan.
Strong experience with major gift programs, including identification, cultivation, and solicitation of six and seven-figure gifts.
Leadership skills to partner with and motivate board members and other volunteers.
Ability to build strong collaborative teams and actively engage with staff.
Community involvement.
Skilled at working with all levels of healthcare professionals including administrators, physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel.
Strong and effective presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
Knowledge/experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred.
Must embrace the Hospital’s mission of healing the sick and saving lives.
A work style that promotes teamwork, innovation, motivation, and builds consensus.
Be goal-driven and possess a high degree of motivation, maturity, and energy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, professional appearance, and the attitude and personality to effectively deal with diverse board members, prospective major donors, physicians, volunteers, and community members.
Strong capabilities in planning, organizing, and managing.
Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening ability.
Demonstrate schedule flexibility to accommodate Foundation commitments which do not fall within the normal 8 to 5 work schedule.

Nice To Haves

Successful capital campaign experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Foundation Board to achieve philanthropic goals.
Work closely with the President and CEO of Jackson Hospital and other Hospital administration.
Implement a fundraising plan that includes annual giving, capital gifts, events, grants, endowment support, specialized campaigns, and planned giving from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Lead the process that obtains input from management, senior leadership, and the boards to identify and recommend priorities for potential philanthropic projects that will yield the highest impact for Jackson Hospital.
Plan and direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising drives.
Direct the major gifts program, including identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors.
Implement all targeted giving campaigns, including employee and physician giving.
Direct the planned giving program with a focus on building long-term relationships with major donors.
Direct corporate, foundation, and grant programs, including developing proposals, tracking and compliance, report writing, and acknowledgement.
Oversee Foundation events.
Oversee Foundation Staff.
Coordinate Foundation Board and committee meetings.
Serve as the primary spokesperson for philanthropic matters related to Jackson Hospital within the community.
Engage in other community organizations that will benefit the community profile of Jackson Hospital.
Understand and use social media to reach younger prospects in the area.
Perform other duties as assigned.