Area of Interest: Management FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: Foundation Activities Shift: Monday-Friday, Days Job ID: 179855 Overview The President of the St. Luke's Health Care Foundation is its chief executive officer and will provide leadership and vision for all philanthropic initiatives. Working with the Foundation Board of Directors, the president plays a leadership role in creating the culture of philanthropy that fosters the discovery of projects potentially funded by private support, and links those projects to potential supporters. This individual is responsible for the strategic oversight and direction for all fundraising programs operating under the umbrella of St. Luke's Health Care Foundation. The president will develop a comprehensive fund raising plan and oversee the fund raising team (both the St. Luke's Foundation and Auxiliary). Specifically, the president is responsible for maturation and development of the following areas: major and planned giving, capital fund raising campaigns, annual support, grants and foundation support, and donor relations/stewardship. The President is also responsible for Board and staff development. The President ultimately reports to the St. Luke's Foundation Board of Directors. Operationally, the president reports to the President/CEO of St. Luke's Hospital. The Foundation President serves on the President's Council (senior team) and integrates matters of philanthropy into ongoing operations and vision for St. Luke's Hospital and its related entities. In addition, the President of the St. Luke's Health Care Foundation is a leader in growing system-wide philanthropic efforts. This includes direct management of the Foundation Service Center, a database management and prospect research function that serves all senior affiliate Foundations within the UnityPoint Health System. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Promotes fulfillment of the St. Luke's Health Care Foundation mission. Collaborates with the St. Luke's President/CEO and senior leadership team to ensure the active integration of the Foundation within the Hospital. Assures effective leadership and management of the Foundation's operations and assets. Proactively promotes and enhances the visibility and image of the Foundation in the community. Serves as a vital resource for growth and sustainability of Foundation Service Center and other Iowa Health System wide philanthropic initiatives. Promotes a personal philosophy of community involvement by participation and leadership in professional and community activities. Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance. Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital's commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the Foundation. Engage in all fundraising activities, particularly major gift, in order to meet short and long-term goals and objectives of the Hospital. Oversee the production of all reports on fundraising efforts for tracking, analysis, and internal/external communications. Develop strong positive relations with all segments of the organization to: establish the Foundation as the centralized resource and coordinator for all fundraising programs Organize and manage the Foundation office; establish policy systems and procedures; prepare and administer the budget; and appoint, lead, evaluate, and manage staff consistent with institutional policies. Expand St. Luke's constituency base for philanthropic interactions. EXECUTION Meet prospective donors and establish effective communications with them. Direct major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors. Direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising activities Direct planned giving program with a focus on building relationships with major donors. Direct annual fund program. Direct corporate, foundation and grant programs including proposal, report writing and acknowledgement. Oversee prospect research. Oversee the Foundation database and tracking systems. Work closely with St. Luke's Hospital CEO and other hospital Administration. Effectively leverage Board members and their relationships to recruit new Board members, identify potential donors, and increase the overall visibility of the Foundation in the greater Cedar Rapids marketplace. Work closely with key members of the medical staff to educate and support them in their role as a partner to the development effort. Prepare and monitor operational budget with Finance Committee. Interpret organization and its programs, vision and goals to the community. Maintain gift recognition programs. Oversee Foundation publications and work closely with the marketing and department to allow for systematic coordination of communications efforts. Nurture the partnership with Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation to ensure that these efforts are consistently growing and reinforce the overall development plans of the Foundation. Qualifications Baccalaureate degree. Seven years experience in fundraising, with preference given to experience in health care philanthropy. Demonstrated ability to garner support for major gift fundraising. A proven track record of developing comprehensive development programs, working effectively with a not for profit Board, managing/motivating staff and governance, and working effectively throughout an organization.
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