Vice President of Foundation Development - Ascension Saint Thomas

Vice President & Chief Development Officer

The Vice President & Chief Development Officer reports to the Ministry Market Chief Strategy Officer and is responsible for developing and implementing the Foundation strategic plan that aligns with the mission, vision, and values of Ascension. The Foundation VP & Chief Development Officer leads the Foundations team and provides oversight for and ensures achievement of Foundation fundraising and operational goals.

About the Foundation: Over our nearly 40-year history, Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation has raised more than $120 million in support of Ascension Saint Thomas Hospitals and Outpatient Centers. Through philanthropic partnerships, the Foundation advances health equity, expands access to care, and strengthens community health initiatives across Middle Tennessee.

Benefits: Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities: Develop strategies to align with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Provide oversight for fundraising efforts to ensure achievement of goals.

• Develop strategy and growth business/marketing plans in conjunction with executive leadership.
• Monitor industrial and national trends and forecasts to develop priorities aimed towards growth objectives.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures which guide and support the provision of services and meet all productivity plans.
• Create a culture of continuous quality improvement in service delivery and innovation.
• Create a culture and environment that attracts, develops and retains qualified employees/associates. Create a shared vision with staff and demonstrates the ability to articulate it clearly.
• Develop, energize and motivate staff through example, coaching, and teaching.
• Lead financial planning.
• Develop budgets and achieves financial targets.
• Ensure that department operations comply with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Formulate and implement operational strategies and initiatives pertaining to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.
• May oversee communication with key constituencies on a regular basis; serve as primary liaison to the foundation board and maintains a vital and productive fundraising board, board committees and (in some foundations) other, subsidiary boards.

Requirements: Education: Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences: Understanding and appreciation of Ascension's mission. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail. Demonstrated experience leading, implementing, and integrating a full range of development and fundraising programs, including robust major gifts fundraising experience. Demonstrated experience and progressive responsibility in fundraising operations, with a strong grasp of and commitment to best practices in all areas. Demonstrated success in managing and training individuals or teams. Proven track record of closing six and seven-figure gifts. Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to think creatively to identify ways to implement development best practices within a unique organization and staffing structure. Ability to creatively conceptualize and implement high-level development strategy. Proficiency with Google applications, especially Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides, and development databases and communications technologies. Experience with Raiser's Edge, Constant Contact, Classy, and DonorSearch and/or iWave are preferred.

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Why Join Our Team: Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non-profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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