The Director of Advancement Services develops, manages, and implements a comprehensive and systematic approach for researching, identifying and qualifying prospects for the Foundation. Oversees data management, reporting and integrity, including gift recording/ receipting system. Supervises a team dedicated to data support, maintenance, integrity and reporting. Provides research profiles, research functionality, and guidance in developing each front-line fundraiser’s pipeline of prospects, as well as develops expertise in available technology and provides support for the department’s staff and all users of the Foundation’s constituent database system. Prepares and provides monthly and quarterly reports for the Foundation and accounting/finance as required. In this role, the leader sets the tone and models positive leadership behavior, while ensuring department and division projects and responsibilities are completed successfully in support of organizational goals.
Required Qualifications
- Require Bachelor's degree in related field.
- Require five (5) years of related experience, to include database management
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer proficiency in applicable computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and Access,
- Prefer experience with Blackbaud’s Raiser's Edge or other fundraising/constituent management database. - - Prefer in depth knowledge of database management with the ability to build, manage and improve database content, retrieve data, and prepare reports.
- Prefer experience in health care, higher education, or non-profit organizations.
- Prefer understanding of accounting principles, and ability to develop budgets, action plans and schedules.
- Prefer excellent research skills and knowledge the fundamentals of fundraising, including prospect research, donor qualification, moves management, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
- Prefer excellent listening and communication skills, both oral and written. Prefer ability to interact appropriately with a wide variety of personality types.
Preferred Education
Masters Degree
Location of position: 1515 S. Osprey Ave., Suite B4, Sarasota, FL 34239. This is a full-time position and is not remote or hybrid. It is required to be "in office". Out of area candidates would be expected to relocate.
Salary and benefits: Salary range $105,000 - $155,000, plus Sarasota Memorial Hospital employee full benefits and retirement plans, along with an incentive bonus plan. Relocation support may be available to out-of-area candidates.
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Application deadlines: We are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. Interested candidates are asked to submit their materials promptly. Position will remain open until it is filled.
Total Rewards Package
Outstanding healthcare is the foundation of a strong community. Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation supports Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's mission of providing healthcare services that excel in caring, quality and innovation. From helping to purchase the most technologically advanced medical equipment to funding SMH staff training and certifications that enable them to perform the most advanced medical procedures, the Healthcare Foundation provides critical resources that help SMH maintain its ranking as one of the nation’s top hospitals.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recently recognized again by ranking #1 Hospital in the Region by the U.S. News's Best Hospital report by scoring a Perfect 10! Not only that, but SMH was also designated at a national "standout" hospital for earning top ratings in all evaluated conditions and procedures - an accomplishment achieved by less than 1% of the 4000+ hospitals. Our system has also earned Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), as well as these additional accolades: Gallup Great Workplace 2018; recipient of an "A" grade for Patient Safety. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is Magnet designated and the only provider of Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County.