Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This position leads office of development stewardship, special giving and philanthropy-specific marketing programs to support the Enterprise-wide philanthropy goals and funding priorities. In conjunction, develops positioning and value proposition messaging for priority funding areas and donors. Other marketing areas of focus include direct response (digital, mail, mobile, DRTV, IVR, other), mass media (PR), and event marketing. Analyzes and refines plans to continually optimize donor messaging and marketing deliverables. Includes responsibility for donor acquisition, retention, and CRM. Responsible for establishing and meeting short- and long-term goals, including strengthening donor relationships and clearly demonstrating to donors the impact of their giving. Oversees and manages a stewardship and special giving portfolio of current and prospective donors. The incumbent will supervise members of the stewardship, special giving, marketing, and corporate sponsorships and events team to help meet our goals. Works closely with members of the office of development management team to provide oversight, leadership, and guidance to the execution of policy, procedures, and best practices. This position requires an advanced knowledge of health network and academic medicine major-gifts development best practices.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.  Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.Stewardship: Provides strategic vision and leadership of comprehensive stewardship program, including donor impact reports, recognition events and other important stewardship opportunities. Stewards transformational, principal, and major gifts donors.Donor Engagement: leads and manages our donor engagement program focused on strengthening our relationship with current and prospective donors. Special Giving: leads and manages program focused on increasing giving from donors who give less than $50,000 and building the donor pipeline to execute a strategy to turn these donors into major-gift donors.Implements donor-centered engagement strategies aimed to attract new donors, retain and grow existing donor relationships, and increase support.In conjunction with leadership and other area Directors, creates vision for and implements comprehensive stewardship, special giving, marketing, event sponsorships, and events programs.Evaluates and determines implementation of best-practice stewardship strategies, including recognition events and recognition societies (outright, planned, faulty, and employee).Evaluates and determines implementation of best-practice special giving strategies, including annual and non-major giving programs, pipeline tracking, and upgrading of gifts.Creates and implements fundraising marketing strategies and integrated plans for portfolio of programs in support of donor stewardship and the impact of giving to achieve desired outcomes, including measurable objectives, creative brief, marketing messages, campaign data specifications, and creative mandatories. Ensures channel integration in support of the development marketing plan.Develops creative briefs and evaluates creative deliverables from agencies and internal partners. May negotiate and manage strategic relationships including agencies and consultants. Ensures deliverables meet and advance the organization's brand.Develops and nurtures relationships with Network executives, clinical champions, and hospital administration.Attends network, hospital, and community events and activities that enhance interaction and relations with donors, prospects, volunteers, clinical champions, and hospital administration.Other duties as assigned or requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree. 10 years demonstrated experience in fundraising, including securing major and planned gifts.10 years of experience working in a complex organization within the healthcare, higher education, and/or nonprofit sectors.5 years of experience in management or leadership role.

Preferred

Master's degree in communications or related field

SKILLS:

Advanced knowledge of fundraising practices necessary.Strong interpersonal and communications skills required.Must be able to manage independent work schedule to achieve long-term activity and attainment goals.Must be able to move about, within, and among multiple business units of the health network.

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