Director, Foundation Relations
Job Description
Director, Foundation Relations
Tracking Code
257-415
Job Description
Function
Develops and manages relationships with individualdonors and foundations in specific region of MAA resulting in raising substantial dollars for the association.
Major Responsibilities:
1.
Secure substantial dollars from foundations located inthe assigned region to fund the general campaign as well as various American Heart Association initiatives,including research, health initiative programs, cause campaigns, etc. Meets and exceeds personal income goals.
2.
Serve as the donor relations liaison for the assigned region. Responsible for thanking, cultivation and stewardship of current portfolio of small foundations and donors.
3.
Serve as primary manager for Foundations in Virginia, Maryland and DC, ensuring that a plan exists and is being executed for maintaining, cultivating and growing the AHA's relationship with them.
4.
Work with Metro VP's in assigned region to coordinate cultivation of foundations using key metro volunteers. Set strategy for foundation prospects atMajor Donor strategy meetings and regular one-on-ones.
5.
Remain current with AHA initiatives and projects, as well as major gifts industry best practices and philanthropy trends that may impact AHA donor partnerships.
6.
Constantly develop new foundation prospects, with focus on those foundations able to grant more than $50,000.
7.
Ensure that all donor partnerships comply with all applicable AHA policies and guidelines as well as Best Practices.
8.
Keep all donor relations process data current in the AHA's customer management system including face-to-face meetings, proposals, agreements, etc.
9.
Prepare and monitor goals, performance standards, personal portion of department score sheet and budgets.
10.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
Qualifications:
1.
Bachelor's degree.
2.
Minimum of three to five years experience in major giftsfundraising strongly preferred. Sales, volunteer management, program planning and fundraising, ormarketing experience may be considered at a later date.
3.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and manage long-term relationships with Foundations.
4.
Excellent oral and written presentation skills. Strong computer graphic skills preferred. Sample presentation materials and grants required for 2nd level interview.
5.
Aggressive, bias for action work style. Ability to shift focus quickly and maintain many balls in the air at the same time.
6.
Demonstrated ability to build relationship and collaboration with various internal partners. Trustworthy, creative, respectful, innovative,collaborative.
7.
Ability to work independently.
8.
Ability and willingness to travel and to work evenings and weekends as needed. Geographic region will include at least 3 states with the majority of travel by car day trips or single overnights. Can expect 3-6overnights per month.Job Location
Glen Allen, VA, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Salary
US Dollar (USD)