Market Fundraising Support Associate

Role:
Collaboratively working with the affiliate Director of Philanthropy, the Market Fundraising Support Associate provides comprehensive functional support for all fundraising activities initiated within the territory. Leverages Foundation-wide fundraising resources to effectively achieve market fundraising goals and that of the Foundation.

Qualifications: • High School diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred • Minimum of one (1) year comprehensive fundraising or complex office work experience • Advanced working knowledge of a variety of software programs, including Microsoft Office; Raiser’s Edge a plus • CRM donor based software knowledge preferred • Ability to interact with and communicate with high-level volunteers and donors • Able to effectively direct and train volunteers • Well-developed communication (written including editing, and verbal) skills and personal relations skills • Intermittent Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy • Ability to travel to off-site locations • Self-initiating and able to work independently while demonstrating solid decision-making capabilities to meet the immediate and long-range needs of the market • Ability to use sound judgment, creativity, and problem solving skills in order to meet fundraising needs of the market • Highly organized and able to effectively manage a number of tasks simultaneously • Ability to handle stress of multiple priorities Competencies: • Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position. Responsibilities of all employees: • Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. • Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. • Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices. • Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices. • Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company. • Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. • Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations. • Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels. • Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. • Advance electronic media skills. • Support Company research and educational activities. • Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally. • Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position. Job Responsibilities: • Provides fundraising support to the Director of Philanthropy for the affiliate market in the development of a comprehensive fundraising plan that is market specific. • Supports Foundation team members in the development of unique fundraising strategies having application within the market and/or across the Foundation. • Collaborates with Foundation marketing and Director of Philanthropy for the affiliate relating to collateral development, as needed, per related fundraising or communication activity. • Responsible for market events from identifying, planning and production to include, but not limited to, donor research, soliciting sponsors/donors, engaging and training volunteers, entertaining guests, while ensuring quality of event outcome and guest experience. • Collaborates and coordinates with Foundation team members to ensure prompt and appropriate follow-up of all requests or complaints from donors, patients, families, staff, and members of the public. • Composes market correspondence and presentations to patient/families, donors, community leaders, volunteers, legislators and others to represent the Hospice in the best possible light. • Provides input on annual budget preparation and allocation. • Assists the Director of Philanthropy for the affiliate with the development of new programs, special projects and community activities of the department. • Performs other duties as assigned.