SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for ensuring Vibrant Health has a comprehensive fundraising strategy that positions it as an essential community resource, a leader in its field, and a worthy investment for potential supporters. The Director will build upon the strategy for fundraising and development to grow and build relationships with supporters of Vibrant Health. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is interested in joining innovative professionals providing a critical service in our community. This position will have oversight of individual and corporate giving as well as special events.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Works to grow and build upon the current fundraising plan and program.
- Lead donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and recognition initiatives across funding streams including grants, major gifts, sponsorships, and individual giving.
- Lead planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and events.
- Oversee donor database management and ensure timely acknowledgments and reporting.
- Plans and executes a donor communication and solicitation plan with an emphasis on stewardship, accountability and creating a rewarding experience for donors at all levels.
- Develops and manages a portfolio of high impact individual, corporate and foundation donors.
- Ensures a high level of service for all donors and donor opportunities, including timely and accurate gift acknowledgment.
- Develop and implement a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors.
- Develops structured analytics and reports to monitor and manage fundraising performance and routinely reports on same; manages fundraising software system and donor database.
- Integrates ongoing prospect research and identification into regular operations and oversees the fulfillment of research requests to support major gifts.
- Analyze donor trends to support the creation of reliable future revenue growth forecast.
- Oversees continuous process improvement to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the fundraising program.
- Remains current on best practices and implements new methods for fundraising.
- Carries out Vibrant Health’s mission: To provide access to respectful, empowering, culturally sensitive and appropriate high-quality health care for the community, regardless of socio-economic obstacles.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Proven record of success implementing donor-centered strategies and cultivating sustainable revenue growth over time
- Familiarity with a range of giving vehicles including annual giving, fundraising events, major capital and planned gifts, sponsorship and marketing partnerships
- Results-oriented, motivated to meet or exceed individual and shared goals by carefully monitoring progress and demonstrating accountability through problem/resolution approach
- Highly organized, strong attention to detail in order to produce the highest quality work, including follow up and follow through with process improvement philosophy
- Strong communications capabilities, both verbal and written, including grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Able to lead and inspire others and accurately represent Vibrant Health’s mission and values
- Demonstrates genuine interest in people and exhibits superior interpersonal skills while cultivating empathy
- Able to take risks and challenge the status quo
- Strong analytical skills: able to interpret and compare data to form meaningful insights
- Donor database management system, Microsoft Suite experience.
Individual must:
- Develop rapport with patients and their families, community and other health care personnel.
- Exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor.
- Work successfully independently and within a team, shifting tasks, prioritize tasks, problem-solve daily, and complete work within deadline
- Demonstrate excellent customer service, helpfulness, and a positive attitude.
- Possess superior organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize, understand, and appreciate the value of cultural diversity and communicate medical information in plain language.
- Demonstrate social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patients and staff.
- Exhibit experience and working knowledge of local community resources
- Hold current drivers’ license and reliable transportation.
- Travel to all parts of the facility and throughout the community.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
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AmericaNs with Disability Specifications
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move materials that may weigh up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have manual dexterity and experience to perform handwritten paper work, recordkeeping, and filing.
- Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking may be required.
- Frequent bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, twisting and turning, kneeling, and pushing/pulling may be required.
- Employment is contingent upon successful clearance from Criminal, Kansas and Missouri Child/Elder Abuse and Neglect, Sex Offender background investigations, TB testing, pre-employment drug testing, and verification of Hepatitis-B, flu and COVID-19 immunizations.
- Occasional evening and weekend availability are required.
Trauma Informed Care
At Vibrant Health, we understand that many, if not most, people have experienced trauma in their lives. We have made a commitment to trauma informed care and support and educate team members continued development of understanding of how trauma affects individuals and coping strategies. We expect employees to incorporate their understanding about trauma into interactions with our patients and families, clinic visitors, and with each other.
Commitment to Diversity
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans.