Foundation Development Specialist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Facility: Ascension Professional Building

Department/Specialty: Ascension St. Vincent Foundation

Schedule: Monday through Friday | 8:00am to 5:00pm

How you'll make an impact in this role

Participate/implement strategies in fund-raising campaigns, grant administration, major gift and/or charitable development programs for the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with fund-raising campaigns including budgets and time-lines. Coordinate the creative process, file selection, production and mailing, and the acknowledgement process
• Support strategy to train staff on marketing campaigns, soliciting donors, and defining levels of giving and benefits
• Create printed materials and update databases and websites with campaign program information
• Implement donor relations/recognition activities
• Develop donor confidence and relationships through effective gift solicitation, processing and acknowledgement.
• Support the development and implementation of tracking strategies for solicitation efforts and perform analysis of data for results.
• Participate and lead associate solicitations, including key internal leaders
• Oversee and implement Associate Campaigns in Central Indiana and across the state
• Assist in the project selection and manage co-chairs and volunteers
• Develop messaging strategy and targeted audiences for Campaigns
• Oversee giving societies for Central Indiana and support giving societies and annual renewals statewide
• Implement strategies to acquire new donors and re-engage lapsed donors, including direct mail, e-mail, social, etc
• Oversee budget and time-lines for assigned areas, ensuring deadlines are met
• Facilitate ongoing, year-round associate giving for Central Indiana

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certification specializing in Fund Raising preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional requirements you'll need

Bachelors degree required.

Prefer CFRE certification (Certified Fund Raising Executive) or CAP (Chartered Advisor & Philanthropy).

Must have excellent relationship building skills.

Must have strong project management experience. 

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.