Development Director-St Lukes Foundation - UnityPoint Health

The Director of Development must have a passion for the mission of St. Luke’s Foundation by increasing the level of involvement and philanthropic support from donors and prospects. Will work with the Foundation’s team with special responsibilities for planning and implementing a program to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with the ability to make major annual gifts, special project gifts and planned gifts directed to the mission of UnityPoint Health. The director’s success is dependent on the ability to build new and foster existing relationships. Reports to the President of St. Luke’s Foundation and works collaboratively with Foundation staff, Foundation Board, and internal/external constituents.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a  culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits –Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment– We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development– We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org.

Operational Functions

• In conjunction with the St. Luke’s Foundation president, develop and implement an annual and multi-year development plan for major gifts.
• Develop and implement a communications plan to promote philanthropy for UPH.
• Plan and implement program of annual and major gifts, using staff/volunteers where appropriate.
• Participate as a full member of the St. Luke’s Foundation team in planning, organizing, coordinating, and attending annual fundraising activities and events.
• In that program, identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective annual and major donors.
• Structure major prospect identification process, including the use of web-based resources.
• Organize a cultivation program of annual and major donors using a variety of methods including personal visits, involving other staff, administration, current donors, and friends.
• Meet fundraising targets established annually; based on industry benchmarks and tracked in enterprise foundation data base.
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Strategic Planning

• Coordinate with Planned Giving to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward future planned gifts.
• Participate as a full member of the Foundation’s team in planning, organizing, and coordinating annual fundraising activities and events.

Performance Improvement

• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Integrates and demonstrates FOCUS values and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPH
• Practice reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DNV, TJC, OSHA, and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Three years’ experience in charitable philanthropic work (including annual gifts experience) or sales/marketing background or significant volunteer work with non-profits during their fundraising programs and/or campaigns.
• Exceptional writing and communications skills essential.
• Ability to work evening and weekend events is expected.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the
• position.