Director of Philanthropy

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for helping the Craig Hospital Foundation achieve fundraising priorities by qualifying and assessing and soliciting major gift prospects. This position will be responsible for securing major gifts by discovering and cultivating current donors and new prospects with major gift capacity of $25,000 or more in support of fundraising priorities.

Posting Closing Date: March 15, 2024

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Licensure/Certification/Registrations: Active and insurable Colorado State Driver's license.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in fundraising specifically in stewarding, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts in a non-profit organization required. Prior experience developing one-on-one donor relationships. Experience with fundraising databases and Raisers' Edge/NXT data base preferred. Documented success in managing a portfolio of assigned donors and a successful solicitation record.
• Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of fundraising and development principles, methods and procedures. Persistent in discovering and pursuing new prospects. Excellent verbal communication skills to include outstanding persuasion and sales skills to influence potential donors to become involved with Craig. Ability to set and reach aggressive goals. Creative and able to be an "out of the box" thinker. Ability to present self in a personable, professional and energetic manner. Emotionally resilient and socially perceptive, being able to discern when someone is interested and capable of moving forward with a philanthropic relationship. Ability to work collaboratively and successfully as a member of a team as well as independently. Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines, while effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously. Good talent for being flexible and adapting presentations to meet the interests of each donor. Possess good analytical and problem-solving skills, must be detail oriented with excellent follow-through. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position. Must have high level of accuracy, proofreading skills. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office. Raiser's Edge and NXT knowledge strongly preferred. Must be capable of traveling locally and nationally. Ability to display a passion for the mission of Craig Hospital.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan, organize and implement fundraising strategic plans for assigned prospects with the goal of receiving major gifts for the fundraising goals of the hospital.
• Manage a portfolio of prospects and design and implement appropriate cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities for each.
• Participate in prospect management and evaluation of major gift prospects with other foundation staff.
• Coordinate the involvement of appropriate hospital staff and board members in the planning of solicitation strategies and stewardship activities.
• Prepare proposals and presentations for donor prospects, solicit gifts, and negotiate gift agreements.
• Actively work a portfolio of current, former donors and new prospects and develop appropriate engagement and solicitation strategies for each, building relationships and shepherding prospects to continue and increase their giving.
• Prioritize portfolio based on potential and propensity to give, set plans for each prospect to include consistent communication, written and in person. Determine best approach to include: invitations, visits with hospital staff, tours, connecting prospects to area of interest, and personal visits.
• Meet specific goals for personal solicitations and shared dollar goals.
• Participate in planning and strategic direction for the Foundation.
• Passionately sell Craig Hospital through inspirational presentations.

** This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

Craig Hospital Benefits:
 

Benefit Eligible Positions:

At Craig Hospital, we offer a wide range of outstanding benefits that allow our employees to tailor a benefits package that meets their individual needs. Planning a family or looking forward to retirement we have options.   Our medical insurance is a self-funded plan administered by Allegiance Benefit Plans with a CIGNA network of providers offering two different comprehensive plans. We offer dental insurance through Delta Dental, and vision insurance through EyeMed. Craig offers Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts. Craig also provides, and pays for both Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance plans for every benefit-eligible employee. We offer generous time-off benefits to allow you to enjoy your time away from work too! Additionally, we have a 403b Retirement Plan with a generous matching contribution through Empower Retirement that you are eligible for upon hire.  Want to go back to school?  We have Tuition Assistance. Unexpected emergency?  We have Employee Assistance Programs and an Employee Emergency Assistance Fund.

At Craig, we believe in offering best-in-class benefits and prioritize benefits to support you.  

Salary : $37 - $53