Foundation Director - Annual Giving

Come lead with us at Corporate At Houston Methodist, the Foundation Director Annual Giving position is responsible for the development, implementation and management of a comprehensive annual giving program. Utilizing industry best practices, will design creative fundraising strategies across digital and print channels to grow donor participation, strengthen the giving pipeline, and maintain consistent, brand-aligned messaging. This position will design and implement analytical tools to measure and ensure program effectiveness. Will work collaboratively and effectively with Foundation leadership, internal key stakeholders, and vendors to manage the annual appeal calendar and deliver timely and compelling solicitations. This position will work closely with other development professionals to develop and implement effective pipeline strategies that move donors through the continuum to major and principal gift levels. The Fdn Director Annual Giving position responsibilities include managing the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency while assisting management in accomplishing strategic and operational objectives. In addition, this position provides guidance to staff and is responsible for staffing, budget compliance, contributing to staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment, coaching and counseling employees on work-related performance, and assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also implements training, monitoring and operations initiatives that secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Bachelor's degree EXPERIENCE Eight years of experience in fundraising, with a focus on annual giving, marketing or related field, of which one year must have been in a people management role in healthcare. For internal employees, seven years of experience in relevant field with HM performance that demonstrates leadership responsibility SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient 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 security Ability to effectively communicate through a variety of channels with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles; engages the recipient(s) and helps them understand and retain the message Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative and effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace Experience working with donor management software and other systems to gather, assess, and report on data and metrics. Proficiency with donor management software and CRM systems Knowledge of current fundraising trends and best practices ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs management responsibilities of selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees in the department. Provides development and mentoring of staff. Meets or exceeds threshold goal for department turnover. Develops direct reports to perform these same functions. Provides fair and consistent leadership and communication to maintain a competent and engaged employee group by conducting regular department meetings to review policies and procedures and operational matters, r