Director, Development-MVH Foundation

Plans, organizes, markets, implements, and evaluates special events and donor campaigns. Translates mission and goals into cost effective programs for the hospital and to the community. Assists in major donor identification, cultivation and solicitation. The Director of Development will research and identify appropriate fundraising benchmarks, compare Foundation results and implement Performance Improvement processes into the programs and events. Meet and exceed national fundraising cost standards. The director of Development acts as a representative and/or spokesperson for the organization. An appropriate Bachelor degree with a minimum of five years of managerial experience in special events, program development and a successful track record of hands on experience in managing multiple programs and volunteers. Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degreeBachelor's degree Minimum Level of Experience Required: 3 - 5 years of job related experience3 - 5 years of job related experience3 - 5 years of job related experienceEnter other experience requirement or N/A Candidates should have a demonstrated track record in gift prospecting, cultivation and solicitation as well as a full understanding of philanthropy. Candidate should be a team player with entrepreneurial flair. Requires strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with the ability to act as spokesperson for the Foundation. Must have strong negotiation skills, marketing knowledge, budget and computer/data base literacy. Candidates must have ability to establish working relationships with flexibility in work execution responding to the needs of volunteer leaders and professional staff. Must have ability to develop people, both volunteers and staff, and ability to establish strong working relationships with staff departments and community resources.