Job Abstract

Job Summary

Advances the mission of the Hospital by increasing the level of involvement and philanthropic support of individuals, businesses, foundations, and organizations in the greater Frederick community.

This position functions as a fundraising generalist for all fundraising activities and efforts of the Frederick Health Development Council and Frederick Health Development Team with emphasis on:

• Cultivating and soliciting new donors and stewarding current donors to encourage higher levels of participation;
• Managing all grant requests;
• Oversight of all database functions to ensure accurate and complete gift and donor records;
• Managing all Development Office giving programs and initiatives;
• Oversight of collateral materials and marketing initiatives including direct mail campaigns and donor recognition publications;
• Oversight of all activities related to Development Council events, programs and presentations as well and donor and volunteer recognition.

This position also provides ongoing support and oversight for the Development Council’s fundraising volunteer committees this includes the Annual, Employee, Business and Industry, Planned, Special, and Signature Gifts Committees.

Also, this position acts as a manager for the Development Department by providing supervision to all staff members and reports directly to the Vice President & Chief Development Officer.

Acts on behalf of and represents the Vice President & Chief Development Officer in situations where the CDO is unavailable to participate.

Has access to confidential information and must be able to maintain those confidences.

Supports the Mission of Frederick Health and complies with the hospital’s Standards of Behavior.

Example of Essential Functions:

• Provides guidance and supervises the Development Office staff.
• Provides guidance and support to the members of the Frederick Health Development Council.
• Cultivates and solicits new donors and stewards current donors to encourage higher levels of participation and increases charitable revenue.
• Manages all activities and performance of Development Office giving programs and initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Prefer an individual with knowledge of the local community. Knowledge and understanding of healthcare preferred.

· Advanced knowledge and proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite.

· Experience with CRM database

· Adept at handling sensitive and confidential information with tact and diplomacy, using independent judgment and discretion. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

· Exceptional organizational skills with a commitment to accuracy, detail, and follow-up all while prioritizing and managing multiple tasks with demanding deadlines. Must have the ability to work well with interruptions and stress.

· Strong interpersonal, consultative and relationship building skills in order to interact professionally and effectively with individuals at all levels, including board members, volunteers, donors, and all key stakeholders.

· Possesses excellent oral and written communications skills.

· Excellent problem solving skills.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Ability to effectively manage a team in a small office setting

· Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• Education – Bachelor’s degree required preferably in the following areas: Business, Journalism, Communications or Marketing/Public Relations, Non-Profit Management
• Experience – Minimum of 5 to 8 years of related work experience required.

· Previous experience with CRM/Database software (Bloomerang or Raiser’s Edge) is a plus, but not required.

· TIPPS and Crowd Management Training is a plus, but not required.