Advances the mission of St. Luke’s Foundation by increasing the level of involvement and philanthropic support from donors and prospects. Responsible for managing a portfolio of 175 (or more) gift prospects through identification, cultivation and solicitation of unrestricted and restricted gifts that may be planned or current. Plans and executes strategies to market planned gift vehicles, utilizing Foundation programs and planned giving seminars. Provides oversight and assists with planning of the Koehler Legacy Society’s annual event. Solicits gifts of $5,000 and above modeling a moves management strategy to build a major gifts program. Also leads/manages major capital campaigns. Reports to the President of St. Luke’s Foundation and works collaboratively with Foundation staff, the Foundation board and internal/external constituents.

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Business Planning

• Organize major and annual gifts, endowments and cultivation programs of major donors using a variety of methods including personal visits, involving other staff, administration, board members and friends.
• Identify prospective planned giving prospects within the major gift prospects and work cooperatively with the Directors in cultivating and securing planned gifts.
• Plan appropriate stewardship programs for major donors including the participation in the annual donor recognition event.

Strategic Planning

• Participate as a full member of the UPH-CR Foundation team in planning, organizing and coordinating annual fundraising activities and events.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with the Senior VP & COO at UPH-CR, other directors and managers at UPH-CR hospital in addition to the President and team at the UPH-CR Foundation.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
• Play a significant role in planning and implementing the Celebration of Generosity.
• Attendance at many evening and weekend events representing UPH – CR.

Performance Improvement

• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Integrates and demonstrates FOCUS values and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPH-CR.
• Practice reflects knowledge of HIPAA, JCAHO, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Ten plus years’ experience in a related area of charitable philanthropic work (including major gifts experience) or sales/marketing background of similar tenure.
• Experience in organizing, recording and retrieving important data and facts, including web-based sources.
• Experience in developing and successfully implementing a major gift plan for UPH-CR, including the building of endowment funds as part of those plans.
• Excellent verbal and written skills including experience with e-mail, fundraising software, and digital communication.
• Basic understanding of, or interest in, laws and regulations regarding charitable giving.
• Ability to function as a recognized leader within a diverse team of individuals at UPH-CR Foundation.
• Proven track record of interacting with and securing major gifts from individual and corporate donors.
• Knowledge of developing and securing grants from foundations and corporations.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.