Foundation Development Specialist - Gift Planning - Hybrid
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At Houston Methodist, the Foundation Development Specialist Gift Planning is responsible for providing support to the gift planning development team. Tasks include managing marketing with a vendor, creating print and digital collateral, program analytics, gift administration, and gift illustrations. Strong Excel skills preferred.
Requirements :
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Utilizes effective and fluid communications with internal and external stakeholders to ensure collaboration and synergy.
- Proactively maintains familiarity with the work of clinical staff, physicians, and administration to successfully identify appropriate contacts for data collection.
- Under guidance of management ensures assigned deliverables are in line with Foundation goals and objectives.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manages small-scale projects and coordinates with key stakeholders and others to ensure department timelines, deliverables and budgets are met. Utilizes technology resources to conduct research for assigned projects.Tracks event, project, and / or initiatives success and gathers feedback for future reference.Participates on internal committees and task forces as assigned. Follow up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.Works closely with fundraisers and other Foundation staff to support strategic moves management for contributor / prospective contributor engagement.QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides quality control of printed materials such as high-level meeting agendas, briefing documents, event information, educational and donor materials, power point presentations, etc. This includes following the TMHS style guide, AP style guidelines, verification of accurate logo placement, etc.Performs collection, verification and entry of data in fundraising database / Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system and other Foundation systems, including generating reports. Resolves information discrepancies and assists with data clean up, data archiving and data analysis projects.Ensures that philanthropic and donor-centric message is present and consistent in all material, communications, and / or initiatives, both internally and externally to promote goals.FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.Seeks out opportunities to increase efficiency and productivity for self and department. Supports team goals and metrics through efficient, timely and appropriate issue resolution.Submits invoices on time and tracks and adheres to budget for assigned projects, as applicable.GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.Develops a foundational knowledge of healthcare fundraising and seeks opportunities to strengthen skill set.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications : EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree requiredWORK EXPERIENCE
Three years' experience in development, communications, media relations, marketing, business or related field, one year of which must be in project management / coordination / event planning. May consider HM employee with two years' experience who demonstrates progressive responsibilitiesExperience in healthcare fundraising / development preferredLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
N / AKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesKnowledge of editing and / or familiarity with the AP style guidelinesFlexibility and responsiveness in performing multiple projects simultaneously. Skills; ability to prioritize tasks and follow-through to meet expectations of multiple constituenciesAbility to successfully manage relationships among all levels of the organization, both internally and externallyHighly motivated and able to work well as team player is critical; willing to accept responsibility and be held accountable for projectsDemonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to meet deadlines in a time-sensitive, fast paced environment with attention to detail and accuracyStrong personal work ethic, self-motivated and results-orientedBasic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite