Chief Development Officer - Athens, GA

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Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Shift : Description :

Description :

Responsible for providing overall leadership to achieve philanthropic fundraising goals and objectives of St. Mary's Health Care System.

Responsible for the strategic implementation of the organization’s philanthropic programs, administration, and resource development for all entities under the St.

Mary’s Health Care System umbrella, including St. Mary's Foundation, Inc. and St. Mary's Good Samaritan Foundation.

Creates and implements an annual fundraising plan designed to achieve corporate goals. Oversees the development of policies and procedures;

annual, capital and planned giving campaigns, cultivation and stewardship events and the management of the donor database and donor communication programs to achieve fundraising objectives.

Manages the Foundation budget and the development of fundraising financial reports. Leads the expansion of major gifts, planned giving, and grateful patient programs as major pillars in the philanthropy program.

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with other foundations, donor prospects, health care providers, physicians, business and community leaders to promote public support and awareness of the St.

Mary’s Foundation. Participates in employee, donor and board member communications and development. Establishes appropriate and tasteful recognition programs.

Works closely with System Leadership including Senior Management, Marketing / Public Relations and Finance.

Partners with President / CEO and Foundation Chairs to lead Board and Committee meetings for St. Mary’s Foundation and St.

Mary’s Good Samaritan Foundation.

Participates fully with the Trinity Philanthropic initiatives.

Attends events sponsored by St. Mary’s and community events to assure appropriate representation by St. Mary’s Foundation and the System.

Position Requirements :

Licensure / Certification / Registration : N / A

Education : Bachelor's Degree in a related field required. Masters in Nonprofit Administration or similar field preferred.

Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation preferred.

Experience : Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in nonprofit fund development and three years managing teams, with a preference for experience in nonprofit healthcare.

Special Qualifications : Strong organizational, customer service, productivity and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to mentor team members and garner major gift fundraising.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience with project management and public relations. Must be credible, trustworthy and committed.

Skilled in written and verbal communications necessary to prepare and make presentations and deliver accurate reports. Knowledge and compliance with the Better Business Bureau Standards of Charitable Solicitations.

Professional demeanor and appearance. Always acting as a representative of the mission during and outside official work hours.

Degree of Supervision Required : Indirect, general and periodic supervision. Must be self-directed.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion :

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.

Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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