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Job DetailsJob Location: Litchfield, MN 55355Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: AnyJob Category: ManagementJob Summary

The Foundation & Development Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the Foundation in support of the mission, strategic priorities, financial sustainability and long-term success of Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics. This position is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive philanthropy and community engagement program that includes annual giving, major gifts, grants, planned giving, sponsorships, special events, donor stewardship, endowments, hospital gift shop and other fundraising initiatives.

The Foundation & Development Director will also lead the hospital's grant development and management program, including identifying funding opportunities, coordinating applications, managing awarded grants, monitoring compliance, coordinating reporting and maintaining strong relationships with grant makers.

The position serves as a highly visible ambassador for the Foundation, hospital & clinics, and is expected to develop strong, authentic relationships with donors, prospective donors, community leaders, businesses, civic organizations, physicians, employees, patients, families and other stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions

Job functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job's purpose and objectives. Job functions are critical and fundamental to the fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable.

Supervisory Responsibility

There are no direct reports to this position. However, this position will work directly with the Foundation Board, gift shop volunteers and the Marketing & Foundation Coordinator.

Foundation Board

• Serve as the primary staff resource to the Foundation Board.
• Coordinate the Foundation Board in establishing appropriate fundraising goals, strategies, policies and priorities.
• With support from the Marketing & Foundation Coordinator, prepare Board agendas, reports, fundraising updates, financial information and other necessary materials.
• Recruit, orient, engage and support Foundation Board members.
• Provide accurate and timely information regarding Foundation operations and fundraising performance.
• Support effective Board governance and ensure members understand their role.

Strategic Planning & Philanthropic Growth

• Work with CEO and Foundation Board to develop a multi-year philanthropic development plan that integrates annual giving, major gifts, capital campaign, grants, planned giving, corporate giving, sponsorships, special events, donor stewardship and community engagement.
• Establish measurable objectives for both current fundraising revenue and long-term philanthropic capacity.

Leadership

• Develop & implement a comprehensive, multi-year Foundation development strategy aligned with the hospital's strategic plan and community needs that builds both current revenue and long-term philanthropic capacity.
• Develop annual fundraising plans with measurable goals for annual giving, major gifts, capital campaign, grants, planned giving, corporate giving, sponsorships, special events, donor stewardship and community engagement.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive donor and prospect pipeline, identifying opportunities to increase unrestricted, restricted, endowed, planned and major gift-philanthropy.
• Monitor fundraising performance and provide regular reports to the CEO and Foundation Board and ensure fundraising activities are conducted professionally, ethically and in accordance with Foundation policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee gift shop operations in collaboration with the Marketing & Foundation Coordinator and volunteers to ensure goals are met.

Relationship with MMHC Leadership

• Maintain close working relationship with CEO to ensure Foundation activities support the overall mission and goals of MMHC.
• Coordinate with Finance, Marketing & Communications and Leadership Team as appropriate.
• Communicate with MMHC leadership regarding strategic priorities, capital needs, community needs, major initiative, fundraising and grant opportunities.
• Maintain appropriate communication with MMHC Board regarding significant fundraising initiatives and campaign progress as directed by CEO and Foundation Board.

Grant Development & Management

• Work with MMHC leadership on fundable projects and identify grant opportunities that align with MMHC's mission and priorities.
• Research prospective grants and develop relationships with funding organizations.
• Coordinate development and submission of grant applications, letters of intent, proposals, budgets and supporting documentation for grant submissions.
• Develop grant budgets in collaboration with Finance and appropriate program leaders.
• Project manage grants ensuring grant commitments are maintained; follow through on any changes, extensions, modifications, recognitions of grant is properly communicated, monitor budgets, objectives and performance measures required.

Community Relations & Communications

• Serve as highly visible ambassadorfor the Foundation and MMHC.
• Communicate MMHC's mission, community impact, strategic priorities and philanthropic opportunities in a compelling and authentic manner.
• Build strong relationships with donors, prospective donors, community leaders, businesses, civic organizations, physicians, employees, patients and families, volunteers and other stakeholders.
• Represent the Foundation at community meetings, events, civic organization and other appropriate venues.
• Work with Marketing & Communications Manager to develop effective publications, campaign materials, donor stories, presentations and communications.

Fundraising Ethics, Compliance & Financial Stewardship

• Maintain the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality and ethical fundraising.
• Comply with Foundation policies, MMHC policies, applicable laws and regulations and accept philanthropic standards.
• Maintain accurate donor, prospective, gift, grant and campaign records.
• Ensure donor restrictions and gift agreements are properly documented and honored.
• Be respectful of actual or perceived conflicts of interest and disclose potential conflicts in accordance with organizational policy.
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure appropriate accounting and reporting of gifts, pledges, grants and restricted funds.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls over Foundation activities.

Note: This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, healthcare administration, public relations, marketing, communications or related field.
• Proven experience in non-profit foundation management, including grant writing, donor relations and fundraising strategies.
• Ability to work effectively with Boards, executives, physicians, volunteers, donors, employees and community organizations.
• Experience with annual, special project, capital and deferred giving programs.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong project-management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings and community events.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Leadership and team development.
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge.
• Operational and financial management.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Commitment to patient-centered, community-focused care.
• Adaptability - proactively navigating constant industry shifts - such as regulatory changes, financial pressures and technological advancements - by swiftly adjusting strategies, fostering innovation and empowering teams.
• Ability to work independently and meet the demands of a CAH/rural hospital environment.
• Skilled at incorporating AIDET into professional practice.
• Understands role in patient confidentiality and must protect patient information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure as defined by HIPAA.
• Ability to respond quickly and decisively to emergency situations and participate in shelter-in-place and disaster response protocols.
• Skilled in building productive and professional working relationships with employees, providers, senior leaders and stakeholders from varied cultural, professional and personal backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with rural/community-based healthcare systems.
• Major gift fundraising experience.
• Experience with donor management.
• Expertise supporting a nonprofit Board.

Licenses & Certifications

• CFRE Certification or ability to acquire within 2 years of hire.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), secure messaging applications and collaborative tools (Microsoft Teams, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva). Proficiency with Paycom HRIS system and related computer software necessary for this position.

Reasoning & Critical Thinking

Apply logical problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex situations. Make sounds decisions in real time, often under pressure, using critical thinking. Analyze data and scenarios to identify patterns, inconsistencies and opportunities. Evaluate multiple approaches and propose innovative solutions with sound judgement.

Language & Communication Skills

Able to communicate complex ideas clearly in both written and verbal formats. Adapt tone, style and messaging for diverse audiences and contexts. Ability to write high-quality drafts, proposals, reports and presentations. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one meetings as well as small and larger groups (i.e., employees, customers, vendors, community organizations, etc.).

Mathematics & Analytical Abilities

Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical calculations in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, etc. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations and in analysis of quality assurance data.

Standards of Employment

• Understands and adheres to MMHC's compliance standards as outlined in MMHC's Compliance Program.
• Attend all mandatory education programs and demonstrate proficiency related to safety and job‑related regulatory compliance.
• Attend all department‑specific training and demonstrate proficiency related to general safety and job‑related hazards.
• Understand and follow MMHC procedures for exposure control/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Comply with all relevant MMHC policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory standards and requirements.
• Attire is neat, clean and appropriate for the work environment and adheres to MMHC policy.
• Wear proper identification while on duty.
• Maintain confidentiality of all MMHC and patient information at all times.
• Report to work on time and maintain defined standards for attendance.
• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Able to perform essential job duties that meet job performance expectations and organizational standards while upholding MMHC mission and values.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers and hands, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move (push/pull) up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Lifting and/or moving of more than 35 pounds shall require the use of an assistive device or team member assist. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to meet physical demands of rural clinic and hospital work. Ability to meet the physical demands of rural hospital and clinic work, including during emergency situations and/or disaster protocols.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, needles or sharps, the challenges of variable hours, shifting resources and work situations inherent in CAH/rural hospital settings, hazards and/or biohazard medications, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electric shock and radiation, bloodborne pathogens and exposed to latex. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.