Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations - Non-Profit Healthcare Fundraising

• Increase Corporate Funding. Work in partnership with Director of Development and Corporate Relations Manager to meet or exceed corporate fundraising goal by:

• Securing face-to-face meetings with decision-makers within corporations
• Expanding the number and breadth of major corporate donors by identifying new corporate prospects through Board and Philanthropic Advisory Council contacts, BHCHP vendor lists, participating in and/or hosting corporate breakfasts, researching corporate boards, Boston Business Journal, Chamber of Commerce, and local media.
• Development multi-faceted strategies to partner with companies via: corporate sponsors/partners, corporate foundation grant support, employee giving/match programs, and corporate volunteer opportunities.
• Expanding BHCHP’s Philanthropic Advisory Council to include broader involvement from different business sectors as well as representation of BHCHP’s Emerging Leaders program
• Using our Annual Gala, Fall Soiree, Boston Marathon program, and other special events as a vehicle to introduce (and secure support for) our mission to a wider corporate audience and secure sponsorship support
• Developing specific and creative opportunities for Corporate Sponsorships
• Develop new and leverage existing stewardship strategies to foster long-term relationships with institutional funders

• Increase Support from Individuals at the Major Gift Level. In collaboration with the Director of Development: 1) determine a dollar goal for major gift support, and 2) identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a growing portfolio of current and future leadership donors to meet or exceed the goal.

• Increase Support from the Foundation Sector.  Work in partnership with the Foundation Relations Manager to meet or exceed the foundation goal by:

• Communicating effectively with program leadership, staff, and key stakeholders to identify and update major funding priorities and to keep informed about program activities
• Assuring an active pipeline of grant opportunities in collaboration with the Foundation Relations Manager and fidelity to proposal and report deadlines
• Identifying and researching new foundation prospects
• Strategizing about best approach to foundation prospects.
• Strengthening current foundation relationships through communication strategies as well as visits to JPY and other BHCHP sites
• Write grant proposal and reports as needed, and participate in grant management process

• Collaborate with Development Operations Team to optimize data management and analytics for institutional funder to monitor progress toward the team’s annual goals and key performance indicators
• Participate in planning and marketing strategies for BHCHP’s Annual Gala and other team events that engage institutional funders
• Collaborate with members of Development team on developing concepts for appeals, newsletters, reports as well as cohesive messaging for use with social networking and the website
• Collaborate with Communications Manager to leverage and manage visibility opportunities for institutional funders
• Participate as needed in strategy meetings for BHCHP‘s Emerging Leaders program
• Support corporate volunteer activities managed by the Corporate Relations Manager when needed
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed to meet program needs, at the discretion of the Director of Development

• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Comfortable with presenting in group settings
• Capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work as a team member; willing to pitch – in and collaborate on overall development department initiatives
• Computer proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with donor management software, Raiser’s Edge experience preferred
• Ability to learn new software

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 10 years in development or related field
• Strong supervisory and team leadership skills
• Proven track record in building relationships and successfully soliciting support
• Strong track record of soliciting and securing major gifts and grants
• Direct responsibility of conceiving and implementing a strategic fundraising plan
• Demonstrated success in building partnerships with corporations, foundations and individuals
• Comprehensive understanding of development operations and fundraising principles and practices
• Successful experience in creating and managing special events
• Successful experience in grant research and grantwriting
• Ability to think strategically and conceptually

• Displays initiative and motivation
• Good communication skills
• Observes and supports program policy
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with staff and prospects/donors
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively in a mission-oriented organization

• The compensation ranges from $105,000 - $168,000 annually and increases based on years of experience.
• BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and more. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

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