President, ConnecticutT Children's Foundation
- Employer
- Connecticut Children's
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Salary
- $300,000.00 - $350,000.00
- Closing date
- Jun 3, 2023
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- Position Type
- Executive
- Fields
- Health, Social Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Position Summary
The President of the Foundation is responsible for all of
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center’s
fundraising operations and results. This includes the grateful
patient giving programs, planned and major gift programs,
Children’s Miracle Network, donor relations, foundation relations,
special events, and any prospective capital campaigns.
Maintaining high visibility in the Hartford community, the
President of the Foundation must have the ability to articulate the
vision of the organization and to shape a philanthropy program that
supports the vision. Additionally, the President of the Foundation
will manage a portfolio of high-level prospects and donors with
responsibility for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of
major gifts.
Job Duties
-Work in close partnership with the new CEO and President of the Connecticut Medical Center, other members of the senior management team, and the Board, to lead the fundraising efforts and continue to build a stronger culture of philanthropy
-Be responsible for planning and strategic direction of customized and comprehensive fundraising plans for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, including oversight and successful achievement of goals for the annual giving program, major and planned giving, special events, and any and all capital campaign initiatives
-Dedicate significant time and attention to external contacts and constituents on behalf of Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, with emphasis on major donors for annual and major gifts
-Be responsible for meeting quantifiable goals, including especially successful major and principal gift solicitations, accept, and execute other duties as assigned
-Lead and monitor the preparation of Board members and other volunteers, administrative staff, and medical staff in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship of all prospects, and especially in the ability to articulate the mission and vision of the network
-Oversee the implementation and management of all development
including timelines, budget, staff, and outside counsel
-Provide primary staffing for the CEO of Connecticut Children’s
Medical Center and Board of Director’s development efforts and the
board-level development committee
-Be responsible for oversight of all administrative and financial
functions of the department
Minimum Education and Experience Required
Education Required: Undergraduate Degree
Education Preferred: Advanced Degree Preferred
Experience Required: At least ten years of progressively
responsible leadership, management experience, and fundraising
success in the development department of a healthcare provider or
comparably complex not-for-profit organization. Continuous service
of at least five years in a senior development role, in which
he/she will have been able to guide organizations through the full
cycles of capital and annual giving campaigns with evidence of
success in both fundraising results and in building strong
relationships with internal leaders and external donors.
Familiarity with- and eagerness to apply/ benchmark – best
practices supporting development staffing organizations, processes,
and systems. Personal experience in the cultivation of major gifts
including personal engagement with donor prospects. A results
orientation embracing the discipline of establishing specific
objectives and measurement systems and holding his/her organization
accountable against these goals. Experience in structuring and
leading a capital campaign.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Skilled at:
-Exceptional communications skills
-High energy and enthusiasm
-Relationship-building skills aimed particularly at cultivation
personal and institutional networks
-Strong skills and a demonstrated track record of recruiting and
managing volunteers and administrative leadership at the highest
level
-Executive presence with the proven ability to work closely,
confidently, and on a peer basis with a highly diverse set of
individuals and personalities including Board members, the CEO of
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, and senior executive
staff
-A social comfort level with a history of proactive involvement
in the local community
-A passion for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center’s history and
mission, as well as a comfortable appreciation for its Children’s
Hospital fundraising
Ability to: The ability to speak compellingly in front of groups
large and small, excellent listening skills, and a willingness to
engage in advocacy and debate on an intellectual level.
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