[Hiring] Foundation Senior Director @Orlando Health

Role Description

The Foundation Senior Director of Development is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding philanthropic donors who support the strategic priorities of the organization. Working collaboratively with Foundation leadership, this individual will help lead fundraising initiatives and campaigns while strengthening relationships that expand philanthropic support across the region.

This position will play a key role in establishing and advancing the Foundation’s regional development strategy:

• In partnership with hospital executives, local leadership, community leaders, and regional stakeholders, identify new opportunities for philanthropic support.
• Develop strategic partnerships and bring multiple facilities and partners together to pursue larger-scale grants and funding initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established leader who understands Birmingham and the surrounding communities and knows how to turn strong relationships into meaningful opportunities. Experience within healthcare, nonprofit, philanthropy, social services, or a related environment will provide a strong foundation for success in this role.

The ideal candidate will be strategic, entrepreneurial, and comfortable taking ownership. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys building and shaping something new, creating direction, and bringing a vision to life. Success will require a self-directed leader who can see opportunities, build momentum, and translate ideas and partnerships into sustainable funding and meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Masters level and above preferred
• Fundraising Certificate recommended
• Eight (8) to 10 years of not-for-profit or related experience recommended
• Management and development of staff or service line required
• Board, committee, association, or community involvement recommended
• Ideal candidate would have some higher experience in Executive level roles in a non-profit sector, healthcare community service sector

Requirements

• Responsible for carrying a donor portfolio with the guidance of a supervisor.
• Lead strategy and develop staff and volunteers with respect to Foundation cultivation, fundraising, and engagement efforts.
• Work closely with database manager to develop and manage donor portfolios.
• Solicit philanthropic contributions through direct major gift asks.
• Serve as an external facing ambassador for Orlando Health Foundation at community and corporate events when appropriate.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with current donors.
• Participate in planned giving conversations and strategies.
• Develop relationships with new potential donors to Orlando Health by working with the donor stewardship and engagement team.
• Work with Orlando Health physicians, administrators, board members, and volunteers in the education/cultivation, solicitation, closure, and stewardship of major gift prospects.
• Participate in the donor recognition strategy and implementation.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life.
• Benefits begin on day one.
• Flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.