Director Foundation - Grants
Dir Foundation - Grants will develop and submit grant requests and stewardship reports to philanthropic grant-makers in support of BSWH initiatives. He / she will be responsible for meeting annual fundraising targets and deadlines to advance the mission of Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation. The Director will work in close collaboration with Foundation leadership and team, as well as service-line leaders.
Essential Functions Of The Role :
- Develops and submits proposals to secure philanthropic grants for capital, education, program, and research initiatives according to funder and BSWH guidelines; with a focus on grants in the major gifts range.
- Ensures proper donor acknowledgement, recognition and stewardship reporting for 50 or more philanthropic grants during a fiscal year occurs in a timely manner according to BSWH and funder guidelines.
- Engages in internal and external information-gathering activities to develop content for grant stewardship reports and proposals.
- Tracks deadlines for grant reports, and maintains grant stewardship records in the customer relationships management system.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, funders and peers to maximize total grant revenue.
- Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner.
- Researches and applies best practices, trends, and tools in the philanthropic sector and translates them for use at BSWH as appropriate.
Key Success Factors :
Experience writing philanthropic grant proposals and grant stewardship reports preferred.Ability to work with a broad spectrum of people including philanthropic funders / program officers, prospects, board members, physicians, administrators and staff.Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communication, English or other writing-focused major preferred.3+ years of experience in healthcare foundation, philanthropy, fundraising or similar role.Familiarity with NTX / Raiser's EdgeAbility to navigate the online application process on a variety of platformsExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.Ability to lead and influence stakeholders inside and outside of the foundation.Prior experience in health care or general non-profits preferred.Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
Qualifications :
Education - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualificationExperience - 3 Years of Experience, 7+ years experience highly preferred