Full-time, 40 Hours/Week

Day Shift

Onsite

Summary:

The Senior Director Foundation Strategy is a member of leadership that has responsibility for helping design and ensure the success of a comprehensive fund-raising program to assist the Hospital in meeting its immediate and long-range financial goals. Primary fund-raising duties include the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gift prospects as well as responsibility for annual, capital, planned giving and corporate relationships.

Responsibilities:

1. Adds value as a key member of management; understands the business, financials, industry, customers and strategy.

2. Supervises employees, provides direction, coaches, trains and develops, and manages performance to company goals and expectations.

3. Adheres to department budget to maintain expenditure controls.

4. Assists the Chief Development Officer in the direction and growth of the Development and Grants staff, including fund-raising, special events and federal, state and local grant requests.

5. Primary fund-raising duties include the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gifts over $100,000 as well as responsibility for annual, capital, planned giving and corporate solicitations.

6. Works with different members of the Foundation team for strategic goal setting.

7. Consults with Development team members to identify prospects within their portfolio and assists them with cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

8. Consults internal team for data analysis, in-service training, and other activities.

9. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Experience in professional fundraising with a proven record of successful results is required; healthcare fundraising is preferred.

2. Experience in relationship selling is preferred.

3. Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and time management skills required.

4. Travel and valid Ohio driver's license is required.

5. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.

6. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Database management software is required; Raiser's Edge software is preferred. Planned giving [Crescendo, PGCalc] software is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's Degree preferred

2. Certification: Certified Fund-Raising Executive [CFRE] is preferred.

3. Years of relevant experience: minimum of 7 years in the field of philanthropic fund-raising is required.

4. Years of supervisory experience: minimum of 5 years is required.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

About Akron Children's

More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.

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