[Hiring] Fundraising and External Relations Director @MedAmerica

Role Description

• Leverage an existing portfolio of corporate, foundation, and high-net-worth individual (HNWI) relationships to secure new and repeat funding.
• Personally solicit, negotiate, and close major gifts and sponsorships ($50K–$1M+).
• Develop and maintain active donor pipelines, tracking prospects from introduction through close.
• Execute tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for priority donors.
• Oversee the selection and implementation of fundraising technology platforms, including:
  • Donor management / CRM tools
  • Digital donation and campaign platforms
• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure systems support donor tracking, reporting, and compliance.
• Own the fundraising operating budget related to tools, platforms, and campaigns.
• Contribute a limited role in marketing strategy as it relates to fundraising campaigns (message alignment, donor-facing content—not brand ownership).
• Design and execute digital fundraising campaigns to complement relationship-based fundraising.
• Use digital campaigns to feed and expand the major gift pipeline.
• Analyze campaign performance metrics (conversion, average gift, donor retention) to refine execution.
• Coordinate timing and sequencing of campaigns with donor cultivation efforts.
• Translate clinical outcomes, program results, and impact data into compelling donor-facing narratives.
• Represent Vituity Cares Foundation externally with credibility and confidence.
• Prepare customized pitch materials, proposals, and executive-level donor briefings.
• Serve as a trusted external ambassador aligned with VCF’s mission and values.
• Advise leadership on emerging donor trends, partnership opportunities, and market feedback.
• Strategy is demonstrated through informed execution, not standalone strategic ownership.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree plus 10 years of experience in non-profit or healthcare management in a leadership role including budgeting and financial management (Preferred).
• Advanced major gift solicitation and closing techniques.
• Ability to independently manage full fundraising cycles.
• Budget awareness and ROI-driven decision-making.
• High emotional intelligence and credibility with senior donors.
• Ability to build trust rapidly and maintain long-term donor relationships.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Ability to interpret fundraising metrics and campaign performance.
• CRM and donor platform literacy (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Classy, Givebutter, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills to manage pipelines, deadlines, and reporting.
• Exceptional storytelling and presentation abilities.
• Ability to translate complex data into compelling donor narratives.

Benefits

• Superior health plan options.
• Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more.
• Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6% plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service).
• Generous paid time off starting 3-4 weeks’ annually.
• Student Loan Refinancing Discounts.
• Professional and Career Development Program.
• EAP and travel assistance included.
• Wellness program.
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.