Director of Advancement Services
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation
Remote · Sarasota, FL · Posted October 26, 2026
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About the job
1515 S. Osprey Ave., Suite B4, Sarasota, FL 34239. This is a full-time position and is not remote or hybrid. It is required to be "in office". Out of area candidates would be expected to relocate. Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation
The Director of Advancement Services develops, manages, and implements a comprehensive and systematic approach for researching, identifying and qualifying prospects for the Foundation. Oversees data management, reporting and integrity, including gift recording/ receipting system. Supervises a team dedicated to data support, maintenance, integrity and reporting. Provides research profiles, research functionality, and guidance in developing each front-line fundraiser’s pipeline of prospects, as well as develops expertise in available technology and provides support for the department’s staff and all users of the Foundation’s constituent database system. Prepares and provides monthly and quarterly reports for the Foundation and accounting/finance as required. In this role, the leader sets the tone and models positive leadership behavior, while ensuring department and division projects and responsibilities are completed successfully in support of organizational goals.
Required Qualifications - Require Bachelor's degree in related field. - Require five (5) years of related experience, to include database management
Preferred Qualifications - Prefer proficiency in applicable computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and Access, - Prefer experience with Blackbaud’s Raiser's Edge or other fundraising/constituent management database. - - Prefer in depth knowledge of database management with the ability to build, manage and improve database content, retrieve data, and prepare reports. - Prefer experience in health care, higher education, or non-profit organizations. - Prefer understanding of accounting principles, and ability to develop budgets, action plans and schedules. - Prefer excellent research skills and knowledge the fundamentals of fundraising, including prospect research, donor qualification, moves management, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. - Prefer excellent listening and communication skills, both oral and written. Prefer ability to interact appropriately with a wide variety of personality types.
Preferred Education Masters Degree
Location of position : 1515 S. Osprey Ave., Suite B4, Sarasota, FL 34239. This is a full-time position and is not remote or hybrid. It is required to be "in office". Out of area candidates would be expected to relocate.
Salary and benefits : Salary range $105,000 - $155,000, plus Sarasota Memorial Hospital employee full benefits and retirement plans, along with an incentive bonus plan. Relocation support may be available to out-of-area candidates.
To apply, please submit :
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Three References
Application deadlines : We are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. Interested candidates are asked to submit their materials promptly. Position will remain open until it is filled.
Total Rewards Package
Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
Life Insurance
Competitive rates
Bonuses offered
Disability Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
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