Foundation Executive Director

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central Campus

1497 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904

WHO WE ARE

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest.

Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Executive Director oversees the team management, strategy development and execution of activities dedicated to increasing philanthropic activity, implementing the overall Foundation's strategic vision and growth for their divisional foundation office.

This position develops strategies for increasing the divisional Foundation's philanthropic income capabilities, along with economic resources for the Foundation to support the mission, facilities, and activities of the hospitals, and affiliate organizations of Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Lead and manage a strategic, comprehensive and proactive planned giving program that reflects industry best practices and maximizes charitable contributions.

Direct and perform activities resulting in the development of resources including but not limited to major funds acquisition, annual and direct mail campaigns, major gift initiatives, special project activities, planned and deferred giving programs and major capital campaigns in concert other foundation stakeholders.

Design and implement effective tailored cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for donor prospects in the assigned portfolio to advance and reinforce donor commitment.

Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects; ensures prospects and donors are moving through the appropriate prospect cycle.

Develop and manages the Foundation budget, including making budget allocations, achieving revenue goals, approving expenditures and ensuring expense are within budget.

Supervise coworkers within one or multiple functions and manages the performance of individuals through ongoing coaching, feedback and development to motivate, engage and drive a high performing team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in philanthropy or related field - Required

Master’s Degree from an accredited university or college and a CFRE and / or FAHP designation - Preferred

3 years of executive-level experience in Development / Fundraising - Required

Experience in fundraising / development in a not-for-profit healthcare system environment - Preferred

Knowledge and ability to establish and grow a donor base and pipeline with proven fundraising success and personally responsible for soliciting and closing major gifts greater than or equal to $100,000 - Required

Successfully led capital campaigns and / or major gift initiatives

Experience working in relevant donor databases, such as Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge - Required

Personal and professional commitment to the Catholic-Franciscan mission and values of Franciscan Alliance - Required

Experience in the establishment and / or growth of a Foundation - Preferred

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED : Never or Rarely

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.