Director of Philanthropy
AveraLocation:
Spirit Lake, IAWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)Be a part of Lakes Regional Healthcare! A multi-disciplinary team built on Compassion, Hospitality, and Stewardship, and the mission of improving the health and well-being of people in the Iowa Great Lakes region.
Position Highlights
Typical Hours: 8:00AM - 4:30 Monday - Friday with occasional nights and weekends.
Join the team at Lakes Regional Healthcare!
Award Winning Health Care: We take our work seriously and are proud to be in the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by iVantage Health Analytics and Chartis Center for Rural Health since 2019, in the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association, to earn the Outstanding Patient Experience Award 2022 by Healthgrades, and the list goes on.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
- Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice our mission & values in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
Director of Philanthropy, responsible for driving fundraising strategies and donor engagement to support our mission. This position oversees major gift programs, annual campaigns, and community outreach, while fostering strong relationships with donors, corporations, and foundations.
The Director works closely with LRH Leadership and the LRH Foundation Board of Directors to align philanthropic initiatives with organizational priorities. Knowledge of the Iowa Great Lakes region and its community is essential for success in this role.
Key Highlights:
- Lead strategic fundraising and donor stewardship programs.
- Collaborate with leadership and board members to advance philanthropic goals.
- Manage events, campaigns, and grant processes.
- Represent the organization in community and public settings.
Ideal candidates bring proven experience in fundraising, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for building lasting donor relationships.
Experience:
1-3 years of fundraising, with experience in major gift solicitation, capital campaigns, and program management preferred.
Education/Certification/License:
Bachelor's in Business, Communication, Non-Profit Management or similar required. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) or similar preferred.