Director of Development
ABOUT US:
Advocate Aurora Health is one of the top 12 not-for-profit health systems in the country, our 75,000 team members are committed to leading the way within our rapidly changing industry. We have 27 hospitals, over 500 outpatient locations, home health, behavioral health and pharmacies serving Wisconsin and Illinois.
POSITION: Director of Development (Multi-Site Leadership Opportunity)
LOCATION: Mount Pleasant, WI 53177
The Director of Development is responsible for managing a portfolio of major gift prospects/donors primarily consisting of individuals and families for the South Wisconsin region to include Mount Pleasant, Kenosha, Burlington and Lakeland areas. The position requires an advanced and demonstrated capability in leadership with volunteers, physicians, and Foundation staff; motivation to aggressively develop relationships with donors; and willingness to act as a lead member in the Foundation, Hospitals assigned and Advocate Aurora Health care team.
- Personally responsible for maintaining a portfolio of individual prospects/donors which includes obtaining new donors, managing existing donor relationships, and ensuring maximum donor retention and growth in giving. Maintains an active pool of viable prospects and focuses on securing gifts of $25,000 or greater.
- Coordinates and implements all aspects of the annual fundraising plan under the direction of Foundation leadership for fundraising priorities, inclusive of engaging committees/volunteers, special event coordination and soliciting support.
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external partners to enlist active support of fundraising program.
- Responsible for identifying and qualifying new potential donors to continually build donor portfolio.
- Collaborate with Planned Giving and Grants teams on strategy and vehicles for major gifts. Mentor in regards to day to day activities and mentor staffs through various stages of building a relationship with donors, prospects, and volunteers.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field.
7 years of experience in non-profit development and fundraising. Understanding of different aspects of comprehensive fundraising program. Experience working with boards or volunteer committees. Includes 3 years of management experience in developing and maintaining successful annual giving, major giving, and capital campaign programs for a large complex organization.