Development Director

Overview

The Director of Development must have a passion for the mission of UnityPoint Health. Will work with the Foundation's team with special responsibilities for planning and implementing a program to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with the ability to make major annual gifts, special project gifts and planned gifts directed to the mission of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines.

The director's success is dependent on the ability to build new and foster existing relationships.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https : / / dayinthelife.unitypoint.org / to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Responsibilities

In conjunction with the UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Foundation President, develop and implement an annual and multi-year development plan.

• Plan and implement program of annual and major gifts, using staff / volunteers where appropriate.
• In that program, identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective annual and major donors.
• Structure major prospect identification process, including the use of web-based resources.
• Organize a cultivation program of annual and major donors using a variety of methods including personal visits, involving other staff, administration, current donors, and friends.
• Meet fundraising targets established annually; based on industry benchmarks and tracked in enterprise foundation data base.
• Participate as a full member of the Foundation team in planning, organizing, coordinating, and attending annual fundraising activities and events.
• Coordinate conversations around planned giving to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward future and planned gifts.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Preferred or Specialized

Education :

Bachelor's Degree

Experience :

Three years' experience in charitable philanthropic work (including annual gifts experience) or sales / marketing background or significant volunteer work with non-profits during their fundraising programs and / or campaigns.

License(s) / Certification(s) :

Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• Exceptional writing and communications skills essential.
• Ability to work evening and weekend events is expected.

Other :

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the

position.

• Area of Interest : Management;
• FTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0;
• Department : Foundation Activities;
• Shift : M-F, 8 AM to 4 : 30 PM;
• Job ID : 150473;
14 days ago