Director of Development, Susquehanna Health Foundation, UPMC

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } UPMC Susquehanna Health Foundation is seeking a Director of Development to join our team! The Director of Development is responsible for fostering an environment that encourages philanthropic support aligned with the organization's mission and strategic priorities. In this key leadership role, the Director will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Foundation, including the planning and execution of fundraising initiatives, donor cultivation and stewardship, and ensuring the integrity of the donor database. This position will lead and manage a wide range of development activities, including annual and capital campaigns, grant identification and management, corporate and foundation relations, special events, membership programs, and other fundraising efforts. The Director will also partner closely with the Marketing and Communications Department to guide and execute the Foundation's marketing and communication strategies. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in fundraising, leadership, and operational management. This is a full-time, onsite position located on the Divine Providence campus, with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Responsibilities:

Activities include prospect research, grant writing, tracking and acknowledgement. Coordinates and manages security and data quality control initiatives for Raisers Edge. Update documented procedures meeting requirements for finance and any audit requirements. Provides general oversight of all the organization's fund development activities by managing the day-to-day operations and ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and laws. Works close with the Vice President of Development to provide leadership, strategic direction and operational coordination. Works with SHF board and executive committee to develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and public relations strategy, including campaign materials, Foundation Focus, E-newsletter and other materials necessary to conduct successful fundraising efforts. Conducts a full range of activities required to prepare, submit and manage grant proposals to private and public foundations and governmental sources. This job description is not designed to cover or to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the position Manages and coaches' direct reports to meet and establish goals and timeliness while maintaining budgets and performance objectives. Develops, secures approval and administers Foundation policies and procedures Ensures consistent and appropriate recognition for all donors, including donor walls, published reports and, when suitable, the display of donor plaques.