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Ascension St. Vincent Foundation
Development Specialist
The Ascension St. Vincent Foundation is the philanthropic arm for Ascension St. Vincent ministries in Indiana, raising funds from grateful patients and their families, corporate and foundation contributors, physicians, nurses and staff, and community members. Gifts to the Foundation support programs, services and technology that benefit our patients and their families. The Development Specialist plays an important role in advancing the mission of the Foundation by managing grant and foundation relationships, developing compelling cases for support, and cultivating a personal portfolio of mid-level, major, and planned giving prospects.
Position reports to: Senior Director
Employment type: Full-time; salaried
Work schedules/hours: 40+ hours/week; flexibility to attend meetings and events outside of normal work hours is required.
Key Responsibilities Personal portfolio
Manage a portfolio of approximately 50-75 individual prospects, family foundations or grant funding organizations with a focus on mid-level, major and planned gift potential
Implement cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies to meet fundraising goals set annually
Conduct prospect identification and qualification to build strong pipeline of grand funders and mid, major and legacy gift donors
Personally solicit gifts and partner with leadership and volunteers on solicitations of higher-capacity donors
Identify and engage donors with potential interest in planned giving, helping them explore legacy options such as bequests, charitable trusts, or beneficiary designations that align with their philanthropic goals
Grant and Foundation Relations
Identify external grant opportunities that align with hospital and Foundation priorities
Prepare and submit grant proposals, reports, and supporting documentation in partnership with clinical and program staff
Manage internal grant calendar to ensure timely submissions and reporting complianceTrack and evaluate outcomes related to secured grants and ensure donor intent is fulfilled
Case Development and Proposal Writing
Lead the development of compelling cases for support for hospital initiatives, capital campaigns, programs, and endowed funds.
Develop customized proposals that align with the interests and capacity of grant funders, mid-level and major donors and family foundations
Other
Maintain accurate and timely tracking of all donor activities using Raiser’s Edge donor database
Oversee budget and timelines for assigned areas, ensuring deadlines are met
Work collaboratively with Foundation staff
Assist with additional projects as assigned
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of three years of grant management and fundraising experience
Key Skills
Fundraising; relationship building; project management skills; high level of discretion and ethical approach to fundraising; strong analytical, organizational and planning skills; goal-driven; detail-oriented with high level of accuracy; strong written and verbal communication; exceptional interpersonal and listening skills; dependable; ability to prioritize multiple assignments at one time; critical thinking skills; ability to work with minimal supervision; must enjoy high-paced and changing environment; strong computer skills including Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and donor databases; must demonstrate self-initiative and responsive follow-through with the ability to achieve results; professional maturity, credibility, patience, honesty, and ability to motivate others
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Position reports to: Senior Director
Employment type: Full-time; salaried
Work schedules/hours: 40+ hours/week; flexibility to attend meetings and events outside of normal work hours is required.
Key Responsibilities Personal portfolio
Manage a portfolio of approximately 50-75 individual prospects, family foundations or grant funding organizations with a focus on mid-level, major and planned gift potential
Implement cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies to meet fundraising goals set annually
Conduct prospect identification and qualification to build strong pipeline of grand funders and mid, major and legacy gift donors
Personally solicit gifts and partner with leadership and volunteers on solicitations of higher-capacity donors
Identify and engage donors with potential interest in planned giving, helping them explore legacy options such as bequests, charitable trusts, or beneficiary designations that align with their philanthropic goals
Grant and Foundation Relations
Identify external grant opportunities that align with hospital and Foundation priorities
Prepare and submit grant proposals, reports, and supporting documentation in partnership with clinical and program staff
Manage internal grant calendar to ensure timely submissions and reporting complianceTrack and evaluate outcomes related to secured grants and ensure donor intent is fulfilled
Case Development and Proposal Writing
Lead the development of compelling cases for support for hospital initiatives, capital campaigns, programs, and endowed funds.
Develop customized proposals that align with the interests and capacity of grant funders, mid-level and major donors and family foundations
Other
Maintain accurate and timely tracking of all donor activities using Raiser’s Edge donor database
Oversee budget and timelines for assigned areas, ensuring deadlines are met
Work collaboratively with Foundation staff
Assist with additional projects as assigned
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of three years of grant management and fundraising experience
Key Skills
Fundraising; relationship building; project management skills; high level of discretion and ethical approach to fundraising; strong analytical, organizational and planning skills; goal-driven; detail-oriented with high level of accuracy; strong written and verbal communication; exceptional interpersonal and listening skills; dependable; ability to prioritize multiple assignments at one time; critical thinking skills; ability to work with minimal supervision; must enjoy high-paced and changing environment; strong computer skills including Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and donor databases; must demonstrate self-initiative and responsive follow-through with the ability to achieve results; professional maturity, credibility, patience, honesty, and ability to motivate others
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