Director of Development

Ascension - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Nashville, TN

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Director of Development at Ascension Saint Thomas is responsible for leading the major gifts program for the Foundations, managing Major Gift Officers, and overseeing the donor pipeline. This role involves engaging key clinicians, developing fundraising strategies, and coordinating donor communications. The position requires proven success in major gifts fundraising, team leadership, and excellent communication skills, with a preference for experience with Raiser's Edge and other fundraising tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and strategies for fundraising activities.
• Collaborate with executive management on identification of fundraising goals.
• Develop and implement plans for capital and major fundraising initiatives.
• Prepare communications including the design, writing, and printing of brochures, newsletters, donor communications, and annual reports.
• Implement marketing strategies that will create a climate conducive to major giving and increase the number of major planned gifts and estate commitments.
• Prepare or assist with budgets and ensure compliance with allocated funding.
• Coordinate and direct internal/external audits.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge and other fundraising tools is preferred.
• Master's degree and CFRE certification are preferred.
• Extensive experience in major gift fundraising.
• Strong background in leading and managing teams.
• Proven success in personal career development and professional growth.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Raiser's Edge and other fundraising tools is preferred.
• Master's degree and CFRE certification are preferred.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Adoption assistance
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement plan