Director of Philanthropy

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

·       Promote the mission, vision, and values of RH Foundation and RH Center, following all policies and procedures established.

·       With input from others, develop, implement, and evaluate a multi-year plan to increase strategic solicitation of financial support with the overall goal of raising restricted and unrestricted and funds for RH Foundation.

·       Develop, implement, and evaluate an annual donor development and fundraising plan, budget, and calendar that supports reaching the financial goals established each year.

·       Establish the strategy and activities to support annual giving, major giving, planned giving, grants, and special events through one-to-one personal visits, direct mail, etc., as part of the philanthropy planning.

·       Design and implement the full spectrum of philanthropic activities, including prospect research and identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship to secure and sustain philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, corporations, businesses, etc.

·       Ensure the Foundation has an effective communications annual plan with specific execution of newsletters, social media, press releases, videos, brochures, campaign materials and other tactical pieces to support effective communications with all stakeholder groups.

·       Provide day-to-day oversight to ensure that the operations of the Foundation adhere to policies and procedures, including wise stewardship of CRM and data.

·       Ensure timely and accurate processing, recording, reporting and acknowledgement of all donations received by the Foundation and ensure compliance with IRS guidelines.

·       Supervise, train, and motivate Foundation staff and contractors (i.e., grant writer).

·       Manage a direct portfolio of 50 to 75 major donors and meet fundraising goals as established.

·       Monitor “moves management” portfolio to ensure effective growth and movement.

·       Develop and oversee the Foundation’s budget.

·       Organize three to five donor gatherings and cultivation events per year designed to update and inspire supporters and friends and strengthen their ties to Rose Hill. 

·       Oversee, and grow contributions related to the annual Golf Event.

·       Assist the President & CEO and board of directors in reaching strategic objectives of Rose Hill Center and Foundation.

Secondary Responsibilities: Every incidental duty connected with the Director of Philanthropy position cannot be specified in the job description. The director, at the discretion of the President & CEO may be required to perform other duties that are not included in this job description.

Educational/Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university or college with a management, communications, or related major.
• CFRE certification preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of building philanthropic foundations and departments from the ground up, with strong understanding of policies, processes, and best practices.
• Minimum of 4 years in a director or manager position supervising other fundraising or philanthropy team members.
• Minimum of 10 years in philanthropy with major giving and annual giving experience is required.
• Previous healthcare experience and a solid understanding of fundraising principles and methodologies in the healthcare space required, with preference for mental health fundraising experience.

How to Apply

Please submit resume and cover letter online at: https://www.rosehillcenter.org/careers/