Senior Director of Development - UofL Health Communications & Grants (Job Id: 41579)

Job ID: 41579

Location: VP Advancement

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree and five years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the requirements noted. Grade EX

The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience and a passion for improving community health, health outcomes and health equity, and advancing academic medical care for our region. They will demonstrate: 

• Collaboration & Teamwork: works cooperatively and collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals.
• Valuing Diversity: recognizing and embracing the unique talents and contributions of others.
• Service Orientation: desire to serve and focus one's efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
• Achieves Results: reflects a drive to achieve and outperform. Continuously looking for improvements. Accepts responsibility for actions and results.
• Organizational Alignment: ability to align people, processes and organizational structure with UofL Health's strategic direction.
• Developing Others: views people, their knowledge and capabilities as assets and provides opportunities that allow employees to continuously learn and develop.
• Communication: practices attentive and active listening and can restate opinions of others; communicates messages in a way that has the desired effect.
• Integrity: conducts business with honesty and professional ethics. Seeks to achieve results in the best interest of the organization. Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others.

The Sr. Director of Development for Communications and Grants for UofL Health will direct and execute communication and grant efforts to increase fundraising and private support for UofL Hospital, Brown Cancer Center, Jewish Hospital, Frazier Rehab Institute, Mary Elizabeth Hospital, Peace Hospital, UofL Health Shelbyville, ULP, and other UofL Health providers and clinics. They are responsible for 1) Designing and directing all systems, processes, projects, and content related to UofL Health's philanthropic grants, including research, writing, assessment, and reporting. 2) Designing and directing all systems, processes, projects and content related to UofL Health's philanthropic communications, including campaign messaging, web-content, and prospect and donor communications, including solicitations and stewardship. Reports to the Vice President of Philanthropy, UofL Health.

Responsibilities

• Direct philanthropic grants:
  • Organize, collect, research, identify and draft all grant applications and reports to support healthcare needs, and collaborate with advancement colleagues on potential funders with shared interests and giving history.
  • Manage a portfolio of foundations that have a history of supporting healthcare; submit applications, and report outcomes. Serve as liaison between development officers, funders, and UofL Health leadership, and coordinate all efforts with university advancement.

• Direct communications:
  • Direct philanthropic communications including targeted solicitations, web content, stewardship reports, cases for support and community information, in collaboration with advancement staff, UofL Health marketing staff, and ULH leadership.
  • Draft all content and case statements for UofL Health fundraising efforts across all hospitals, and serve as a liaison between UofL Health and UofL development officers, and hospital leadership.
  • Direct the creation and on-going maintenance of landing pages for specific philanthropic projects and endeavors.
  • Work with various ULH entities to direct the creation of both print and electronic newsletters, solicitations, and reports.
  • Research, coordinate and create content for philanthropic reports, communication, and correspondence.
  • Create donor pitch and prospect packets for fundraisers and community volunteers and champions, as well as audiovisual presentations and updates on impact and ongoing projects and priority areas.
  • Assist the vice president and front-line fundraisers with gift proposals and agreements.

• Collaborate with other University Advancement staff to ensure a donor-centric approach is taken so full consideration of a donor's or organization's multiple interests are taken into account.

• Assist Vice President in creating a philanthropic strategic plan for each of the ULH entities. Engage the leadership of the various entities in order to identify strengths, needs, and prospective areas for private gifts or grants. Update plans on an annual or biannual basis.

• Maintain a calendar of philanthropic efforts and assist Vice President in communicating their vision and goals and aligning this to funder priorities.

• Supervise Prospect Research Manager and ensure strategic donor communications.

• Project manage and supervise teams as their work relates to grants and communications efforts.

• Other duties as assigned.

Occasional evening and weekend work as well as some travel will be expected.

Competencies include:

• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom.
• Proficient in at least one web content management system and one integrated marketing software.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Well-versed and equipped to work on site or remotely as required
• Highly organized, meet deadlines, and have flexibility.
• Self-starter and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Project Management - organized, task oriented, ability to delegate and follow up.
• Team-oriented - equally comfortable working as a team member, team leader, or solo.
• Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.
• High energy - works well in fast past and rapidly changing environment.
• Analytical - evaluates data and other information with the ability to choose the best solution and make recommendations.
• Problem solver - able to quickly identify problem and challenge, conduct necessary research or gather stakeholder input, and then propose solution
• Flexible and agile - ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization.

The University of Louisville is a vibrant and inclusive community, and we actively seek candidates who are interested in contributing to diversity and equal opportunity within higher education.

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

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