Development Associate - Foundation

Job Summary

Responsible for identifying, implementing, and managing Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' partner accounts, programs, and campaigns within the Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach markets. 

Job Specific Duties


* Manages all aspects of donor accounts for assigned Children's Miracle Network Hospitals partners and programs including solicitation, cultivation and stewardship. 


* Serves as CMNH Hospital Advisor and leads strategy for expanding Dance Marathon, Extra Life and Play Yellow programs within the market.


* Develops and executes a strategic plan to increase financial support through assigned CMNH accounts. 


* Achieves personal & department revenue goals ensuring timely reporting of activities to-date, revenue generated, and expenses. 


* Maintains and reports accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual fundraising results.


* Plans and facilitates kickoffs for assigned partners and programs prior to the start of their respective campaigns/fundraising events. 


* Ensures assigned accounts have the tools, communication, and local resources necessary to meet or surpass annual fundraising goals. 


* Ensures assigned accounts receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition in a timely manner.


* Cultivates and increases relationships with assigned partner accounts via various avenues including face-to-face meetings, hospital tours, written communication, etc. 


* Collaborates with leader and overall CMNH team during national campaigns, preparing local kits, attending kickoffs and completing field visits.


* Collaborates with leader and overall CMNH team to support Radiothons, and other events as required. 


* Develops and executes strategies for fundraising by identifying new potential local partners for CMNH programs, events & campaigns. 


* Collaborates with the Development team to review current portfolios and identify potential local partners, developing a plan for solicitation and cultivation.


* Develops and executes strategies for re-engaging dormant local partners and programs. 


* Maintains a regular schedule of face-to-face and virtual meetings with individuals, corporations, and other entities.


* Continuously updates Raisers Edge database with actions, moves management, etc. 


* Attends Foundation events as well as third-party events for Foundation representation, networking, etc.

Recruit volunteers for events as needed. 

Minimum Job Requirements


* Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree (OR) at least 4 years of progressive experience in fundraising, community relations, or sales and marketing 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


* Prior strategic, policy, and budget planning experience highly preferred.


* Ability to plan and execute fundraising initiatives from inception to completion.


* Ability to develop and implement a strategy to cultivate and assist assigned Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ partners to increase fundraising results.


* Demonstrated success in managing and stewarding relationships with individuals responsible for the success of fundraising efforts.


* Able to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others.


* Broad base of knowledge and skills related to donor cultivation.


* Strong organizational and time management skills.


* Professional maturity, judgment & decisiveness to inspire confidence among prospects & donors.


* Strong communication skills.


* Ability to write and speak persuasively about the institution.


* Strong working knowledge of computer programs; Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database applications, etc.


* Deadline and detail oriented.


* Able to work evenings and weekends; able to travel.


* Exhibit a high level of energy, exceptional interpersonal skills, and can-do attitude.
 

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