ABOUT JACKSON HEALTH FOUNDATION: Jackson Health Foundation, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, is the fundraising arm of Jackson Health System, the most comprehensive healthcare provider in South Florida. Through the generosity of compassionate donors, the Foundation financially assists the health system in providing world-class medical care to children and adults in South Florida, and the global community.
Director of Foundation Relations
REPORTS TO: CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of Foundation Relations will serve as a key member of the Development team and will lead the identification, securing, and management of grant funding. As an exceptional relationship builder, storyteller and writer, the Director of Foundation Relations will secure funding that both supports existing operations and programs and enables expansion in pursuit of our mission.
The Director of Foundation Relations will:
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of foundations to develop meaningful relationships.
- Craft and execute plan to meet or exceed annual foundation fundraising goals by securing funding from private, family, and corporate foundations.
- Collaborate with healthcare system's grant to pursue programmatic grant opportunities and ensure fulfillment of grant terms.
- Oversee grant application and ensure compliance with grant agreement and requisite reporting.
- Create and maintain calendar of foundation deadlines (i.e., due dates for grant applications, reports, letters of inquiry, etc.)
- Create and maintain accurate electronic files of grants, donors and prospects including copies of correspondence, proposals, reports, and notes on significant phone conversations or donor visits.
- Participate in all advancement efforts, including individual and corporate fundraising and department administration, as a member of the team.
- Schedule, coordinate, and lead site visits with foundation prospects and partners.
- Host/attend meetings and events and develop/deliver presentations with foundation prospects and funders.
- Partner with Marketing department to create visually compelling reports and materials.
- Work in conjunction with administrative staff to ensure grants are entered in Raiser's Edge
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Excellence in English language (oral and written) required, Spanish fluency a plus
- Thorough understanding of effective grant writing techniques.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Extremely organized and meticulous with details.
- Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.
- Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports.
- Ability to be discreet with personal information that may be needed for some grants such as employee salaries or upcoming projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to make presentations to senior level groups as well as to build one-on-one relationships with members of diverse constituencies at all levels of authority.
- Team player with a willingness to adapt to new and evolving organizational and funding priorities and to work occasional evenings and early mornings as events and project deadlines dictate.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience showcasing the ability to build and maintain excellent relationships and to secure grant funding.
- Track record of successful grantwriting, leading to 6 figure grants, with samples available upon request.
- Evidence of strong ability to digest and then present complex information clearly and concisely in a wide variety of formats a variety of funder audiences.
- Knowledge of health service program planning is preferred.
Salary Range: $80-90k
BENEFITS OFFERED:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(K)
- Metro and Bus Pass discounts