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Indyhunger

Development Specialist

Indyhunger, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262

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Ascension St. Vincent Foundation Development Specialist The Ascension St. Vincent Foundation is the philanthropic arm for Ascension St. Vincent ministries in Indiana, raising funds from grateful patients and their families, corporate and foundation contributors, physicians, nurses and staff, and community members. Gifts to the Foundation support programs, services and technology that benefit our patients and their families. The Development Specialist plays an important role in advancing the mission of the Foundation by managing grant and foundation relationships, developing compelling cases for support, and cultivating a personal portfolio of mid-level, major, and planned giving prospects.

Position reports to: Senior Director

Employment type: Full-time; salaried

Work schedules/hours: 40+ hours/week; flexibility to attend meetings and events outside of normal work hours is required.

Key Responsibilities Personal portfolio

Manage a portfolio of approximately 50-75 individual prospects, family foundations or grant funding organizations with a focus on mid-level, major and planned gift potential

Implement cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies to meet fundraising goals set annually

Conduct prospect identification and qualification to build strong pipeline of grand funders and mid, major and legacy gift donors

Personally solicit gifts and partner with leadership and volunteers on solicitations of higher-capacity donors

Identify and engage donors with potential interest in planned giving, helping them explore legacy options such as bequests, charitable trusts, or beneficiary designations that align with their philanthropic goals

Grant and Foundation Relations

Identify external grant opportunities that align with hospital and Foundation priorities

Prepare and submit grant proposals, reports, and supporting documentation in partnership with clinical and program staff

Manage internal grant calendar to ensure timely submissions and reporting complianceTrack and evaluate outcomes related to secured grants and ensure donor intent is fulfilled

Case Development and Proposal Writing

Lead the development of compelling cases for support for hospital initiatives, capital campaigns, programs, and endowed funds.

Develop customized proposals that align with the interests and capacity of grant funders, mid-level and major donors and family foundations

Other

Maintain accurate and timely tracking of all donor activities using Raiser’s Edge donor database

Oversee budget and timelines for assigned areas, ensuring deadlines are met

Work collaboratively with Foundation staff

Assist with additional projects as assigned

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required

Minimum of three years of grant management and fundraising experience

Key Skills

Fundraising; relationship building; project management skills; high level of discretion and ethical approach to fundraising; strong analytical, organizational and planning skills; goal-driven; detail-oriented with high level of accuracy; strong written and verbal communication; exceptional interpersonal and listening skills; dependable; ability to prioritize multiple assignments at one time; critical thinking skills; ability to work with minimal supervision; must enjoy high-paced and changing environment; strong computer skills including Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and donor databases; must demonstrate self-initiative and responsive follow-through with the ability to achieve results; professional maturity, credibility, patience, honesty, and ability to motivate others

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