Department Healthcare Foundation Job Summary This leader plans, develops and directs the activities of the departments or divisions and is responsible for identification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospects for planned gifts and gifts of $50,000 and up on behalf of Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc. in support of its philanthropic mission. The Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives will oversee the Senior Development Officer and implementation of a comprehensive and integrated annual giving, prospect acquisition, and donor signage program. This highly visible position interfaces with staff at all levels across the organization and hospital including physicians, department heads, donors and volunteer leaders and front-line staff to help ensure the success and integration of all new and existing programs. In this role, the leader sets the tone and models positive leadership behavior, while ensuring department and division projects and responsibilities are completed successfully in support of organizational goals. Required Qualifications

• Require Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Require seven (7) years of progressively successful experience. Preferred Qualifications
• Prefer Certified Fund Raising Executive (CRFE), Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (FAHP), or Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) certification.
• Prefer a high level of sophistication and maturity in social and professional settings.
• Prefer the ability to subscribe to the

AHP, AFP

Standards of Ethics and the Donor Bill of Rights and have integrity, intelligence, a passion for fundraising, good energy level and ability to work as a team player.

• Prefer excellent communication skills, orally and written, and proficiency in using computer programs such as Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Office and Wealth Engine.
• Prefer strong interpersonal skills and comfort level in dealing with high net worth individuals.
• Prefer successful track record in soliciting and closing six, seven and eight figure gifts, as well as, planned gifts.
• Prefer the ability to organize, motivate and garner support.
• Prefer the ability to work independently with a high level of initiative in a deadline-orientated team environment.

Mandatory Education Preferred Education Required License and Certs Preferred License and Certs Employment Screening Requirements As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

https:

//info.flclearinghouse.com/

Qualifications:

• Prefer Certified Fund Raising Executive (CRFE), Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (FAHP), or Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) certification.
• Prefer a high level of sophistication and maturity in social and professional settings.
• Prefer the ability to subscribe to the

AHP, AFP

Standards of Ethics and the Donor Bill of Rights and have integrity, intelligence, a passion for fundraising, good energy level and ability to work as a team player.

• Prefer excellent communication skills, orally and written, and proficiency in using computer programs such as Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Office and Wealth Engine.
• Prefer strong interpersonal skills and comfort level in dealing with high net worth individuals.
• Prefer successful track record in soliciting and closing six, seven and eight figure gifts, as well as, planned gifts.
• Prefer the ability to organize, motivate and garner support.
• Prefer the ability to work independently with a high level of initiative in a deadline-orientated team environment.