Memorial Hermann Health System
Senior Director, Philanthropy
Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Senior Director, Philanthropy
Memorial Hermann Health System
Job Summary The Senior Director, Philanthropy represents the Memorial Hermann Foundation across the organization and in the community. The position is responsible for coordinating, executing, and at times, creating major gift fundraising programs for the Foundation. The Senior Director provides leadership and works collaboratively with Foundation leadership, system staff, and physicians to advance philanthropic support for the Foundation, including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a dynamic portfolio of major gifts.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Licenses/Certifications:
None Required, CRFE a plus
Ten (10) years of professional experience with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive responsibility experience in major gift fundraising, preferably in the health care and/or non‑for‑profit arena.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills to interact with senior management, board members, and other high‑level volunteers, donors, physicians, and prospects.
Demonstrated ability in thinking strategically to acquire, engage, upgrade, and steward donors.
Evidence of effectiveness in building and sustaining relationships with donors, staff, partners, and physicians.
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff.
Goal oriented with strong planning, project management, and problem‑solving skills and the ability to execute on multiple projects.
Ability to persuade and motivate others.
Ability to work well with a variety of stakeholders and to adapt to meet varying needs and conditions.
High degree of professionalism, collegiality, maturity, and diplomacy required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of Raiser's Edge is a plus.
Principal Accountabilities
Works with the CEO of the Foundation and AVP of Philanthropy to establish measurable, achievable, and aspirational goals to deliver results in all assigned areas.
Devises and implements strategies for specialized campaign plans including capital campaigns and directed fundraising. Develops and coordinates materials and functions as required.
Qualifies and manages a major gifts portfolio of high‑capacity, high‑profile donors. Identifies, cultivates, and solicits primarily gifts of $100,000 or greater from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
Participates in and supports the fundraising initiatives of the Foundation, including special events, employee campaign, and donor engagement activities.
Selects, mentors, trains, supervises, evaluates, and counsels employees as appropriate.
Collaborates across the Foundation team on cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and gift officer portfolios. Works closely with the advancement services team on necessary data, gift processing, and acknowledgement.
Promotes individuals’ professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education.
Supports foundation‑based goals that contribute to the success of the Foundation and Memorial Hermann.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.
Other duties as assigned.
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Job Summary The Senior Director, Philanthropy represents the Memorial Hermann Foundation across the organization and in the community. The position is responsible for coordinating, executing, and at times, creating major gift fundraising programs for the Foundation. The Senior Director provides leadership and works collaboratively with Foundation leadership, system staff, and physicians to advance philanthropic support for the Foundation, including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a dynamic portfolio of major gifts.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Licenses/Certifications:
None Required, CRFE a plus
Ten (10) years of professional experience with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive responsibility experience in major gift fundraising, preferably in the health care and/or non‑for‑profit arena.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills to interact with senior management, board members, and other high‑level volunteers, donors, physicians, and prospects.
Demonstrated ability in thinking strategically to acquire, engage, upgrade, and steward donors.
Evidence of effectiveness in building and sustaining relationships with donors, staff, partners, and physicians.
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff.
Goal oriented with strong planning, project management, and problem‑solving skills and the ability to execute on multiple projects.
Ability to persuade and motivate others.
Ability to work well with a variety of stakeholders and to adapt to meet varying needs and conditions.
High degree of professionalism, collegiality, maturity, and diplomacy required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of Raiser's Edge is a plus.
Principal Accountabilities
Works with the CEO of the Foundation and AVP of Philanthropy to establish measurable, achievable, and aspirational goals to deliver results in all assigned areas.
Devises and implements strategies for specialized campaign plans including capital campaigns and directed fundraising. Develops and coordinates materials and functions as required.
Qualifies and manages a major gifts portfolio of high‑capacity, high‑profile donors. Identifies, cultivates, and solicits primarily gifts of $100,000 or greater from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
Participates in and supports the fundraising initiatives of the Foundation, including special events, employee campaign, and donor engagement activities.
Selects, mentors, trains, supervises, evaluates, and counsels employees as appropriate.
Collaborates across the Foundation team on cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and gift officer portfolios. Works closely with the advancement services team on necessary data, gift processing, and acknowledgement.
Promotes individuals’ professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education.
Supports foundation‑based goals that contribute to the success of the Foundation and Memorial Hermann.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.
Other duties as assigned.
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