Foundation Development Officer

Job description

The Foundation Development Officer is a key member of the Deaconess Foundation team, responsible for building meaningful relationships with donors, community partners, and philanthropic supporters. This role manages a portfolio of donors and prospects while identifying new giving opportunities, strengthening community engagement, and supporting fundraising initiatives that advance the Foundation's mission.
What You'll Do
• Build and manage relationships with an active portfolio of donors and prospective supporters.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward new and existing donors to achieve fundraising goals.
• Partner with Deaconess leaders, physicians, and community organizations to strengthen philanthropic engagement.
• Represent the Deaconess Foundation at community events and serve as a visible ambassador throughout the region.
• Support fundraising campaigns, special events, and employee giving initiatives.
• Collaborate with Foundation colleagues to develop donor engagement strategies and expand community outreach.
• Track donor activity, fundraising progress, and key performance metrics.
• Support fundraising efforts across multiple Deaconess hospitals and service areas.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or a related field required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in fundraising, foundation development, donor relations, nonprofit development, sales, business development, or a related relationship-focused role.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet goals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with donor management or CRM systems is a plus.