Foundation Development Specialist

Location: Evansville, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Evansville

Department/Specialty: Foundation | Development Specialist

Schedule: Full time days

Participate/implement strategies in fund-raising campaigns, grant administration, major gift and/or charitable development programs for the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation in Evansville, IN.

Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management & Fundraising

Portfolio Management: Manage an active portfolio of 75–100 individual, corporate, associate, and grateful patient donors through strategic cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, renewal, and upgrade activities to achieve annual fundraising goals.

Philanthropic Awareness: Promote a culture of philanthropy by educating associates, physicians, and hospital leaders about grateful patient giving opportunities and the impact of charitable support.

Annual Giving & Donor Engagement

Annual Giving Strategy: In collaboration with Foundation colleagues, develop and implement annual giving strategies to acquire new donors, retain and upgrade existing supporters, re-engage lapsed donors, and increase philanthropic participation through direct mail, digital communications, personal outreach, and other fundraising initiatives.

Community Fundraising Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with third-party event organizers and community partners to expand fundraising opportunities that benefit the Foundation.

Operations & Performance Management

CRM & Data Management: Maintain accurate donor records, gift activity, contact reports, and moves management within the Foundation CRM to ensure data integrity and effective fundraising management.

Performance Metrics & Budget Oversight: Monitor fundraising goals, campaign and event budgets, project timelines, and key performance metrics, preparing reports that evaluate progress and support strategic decision-making.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Certification specializing in Fund Raising preferred.

Education:

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Bachelors degree required.

Additional Preferences:

Must have excellent relationship building skills.

Prefer a minimum of 3 years previous or current foundation development experience.

Position will require strong project management experience.

Prefer some event planning experience.

Some evening and weekend commitments required during fundraising events.

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