Foundation Development Specialist - Foundation

Job Title: Foundation Development Specialist | Foundation | Fargo

City: Fargo

State: ND

Department *: * Foundation - Major Giving - Fargo

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Varies

Hours Per Shift: 8 hr

JOB SUMMARY

Carries out a variety of healthcare development activities for Sanford and holds a support role within the Sanford Foundation. Provides support for the Foundation’s development and stewardship functions by assisting with office coordination and fundraising efforts. Responsible for providing support to development team including volunteer arrangements, logistical needs, special events, and database management. As well as overseeing donor stewardship efforts, writing for donor communications, making personal contacts, and solicitation gifts from corporate donors/prospects and also collaborating with development support teams including IT, finance, and reporting. Willingness take part in fundraising efforts. Possesses self-initiating skills and desires. Has strong written, verbal and listening communication skills. Knowledgeable of development strategies and skills pertinent to making personal solicitations. Will assist with metric reports and monitor flow of information between central services team and development team. Comfortable with public speaking in front of groups and on an individual basis, as needed. Well organized and has the ability to work well with interruptions and stress. Has both flexibility and adaptability skills to accommodate changing situations and workloads. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects to completion and possess a strong sense of customer service.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Uses proper resources for the day-to-day support of existing clients. Identify and build relationships with potential donors. Helps promote collaboration across generations, functions, regions, and levels. Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions. Develops an organization's current and planned support strategies and transition approach. Works with specific development platforms, system and program design tools. Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required.
Previous experience in fundraising, volunteer coordination, development, marketing, sales, and/or journalism is preferred. Established written, verbal and listening communication skills required. Must have knowledge of development strategies and skills pertinent to making personal solicitations. Must have the ability to work well with interruptions and stress. Must possess organizational and outstanding customer service skills. Experience with Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint and Excel preferred. Previous database experience beneficial.

About Sanford Health:

At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing.
Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.
We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.
In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth.
We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases.
We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community, across the region and around the world.
The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities.
We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application,
please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

City: Fargo

State: ND

Job Function: External Affairs

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Varies

Req Number: WD02706