Foundation Development Specialist

Your future role at a glance

Location:  Evansville, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Evansville

Department/Specialty: Foundation | Development Specialist

Schedule: Full time days

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 in Evansville, IN.

Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management & Fundraising
 

• Portfolio Management: Manage an active portfolio of 75–100 individual, corporate, associate, and
  grateful patient donors through strategic cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, renewal, and
  upgrade activities to achieve annual fundraising goals.
   

• Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships: Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate
  sponsors and community partners to secure philanthropic support and strengthen long-term
  partnerships.
   

• Major Gift Pipeline Development: Identify annual giving donors with major gift potential and
  partner with the Foundation Director to develop and implement individualized cultivation
  strategies.
   

• Grateful Patient Fundraising: Collaborate with Foundation colleagues, hospital leadership,
  physicians, and clinical staff to expand grateful patient philanthropy through meaningful outreach,
  recognition, and donor engagement.
   

• Philanthropic Awareness: Promote a culture of philanthropy by educating associates, physicians,
  and hospital leaders about grateful patient giving opportunities and the impact of charitable
  support.
   

Annual Giving & Donor Engagement
 

• Annual Giving Strategy: In collaboration with Foundation colleagues, develop and implement
  annual giving strategies to acquire new donors, retain and upgrade existing supporters,
  re-engage lapsed donors, and increase philanthropic participation through direct mail, digital
  communications, personal outreach, and other fundraising initiatives.
   

• Associate Giving Campaign: Lead the local Annual Associate Giving Campaign, including
  strategy, communications, volunteer engagement, recognition, and reporting to increase
  associate participation.
   

• Donor Communications & Impact Stories: Collaborate with Foundation and hospital colleagues to
  identify and share compelling patient and program impact stories that inspire giving, demonstrate
  philanthropic outcomes, and strengthen donor stewardship.
  Fundraising Events & Community Partnerships
   

• Signature Fundraising Events: Coordinate Foundation signature fundraising events from planning
  through execution, including timelines, logistics, committee support, volunteer coordination,

sponsorship fulfillment, donor recognition, and post-event stewardship to achieve fundraising
objectives.
 

• Community Fundraising Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with third-party event organizers
  and community partners to expand fundraising opportunities that benefit the Foundation.
   

Operations & Performance Management
 

• CRM & Data Management: Maintain accurate donor records, gift activity, contact reports, and
  moves management within the Foundation CRM to ensure data integrity and effective fundraising
  management.
   

• Performance Metrics & Budget Oversight: Monitor fundraising goals, campaign and event
  budgets, project timelines, and key performance metrics, preparing reports that evaluate progress
  and support strategic decision-making.
   

• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with Foundation leadership and colleagues to advance
  philanthropic priorities and perform other duties that support the Foundation's fundraising mission.

What minimum requirements 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.

Bachelors degree required.

Additional Preferences:

• Must have excellent relationship building skills.

• Prefer a minimum of 3 years previous or current foundation development experience.

• Position will require strong project management experience.

• Prefer some event planning experience.

• Some evening and weekend commitments required during fundraising events. 

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance 
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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 99,000+ 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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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 in Evansville, IN.

Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management & Fundraising
 

• Portfolio Management: Manage an active portfolio of 75–100 individual, corporate, associate, and
  grateful patient donors through strategic cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, renewal, and
  upgrade activities to achieve annual fundraising goals.
   

• Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships: Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate
  sponsors and community partners to secure philanthropic support and strengthen long-term
  partnerships.
   

• Major Gift Pipeline Development: Identify annual giving donors with major gift potential and
  partner with the Foundation Director to develop and implement individualized cultivation
  strategies.
   

• Grateful Patient Fundraising: Collaborate with Foundation colleagues, hospital leadership,
  physicians, and clinical staff to expand grateful patient philanthropy through meaningful outreach,
  recognition, and donor engagement.
   

• Philanthropic Awareness: Promote a culture of philanthropy by educating associates, physicians,
  and hospital leaders about grateful patient giving opportunities and the impact of charitable
  support.
   

Annual Giving & Donor Engagement
 

• Annual Giving Strategy: In collaboration with Foundation colleagues, develop and implement
  annual giving strategies to acquire new donors, retain and upgrade existing supporters,
  re-engage lapsed donors, and increase philanthropic participation through direct mail, digital
  communications, personal outreach, and other fundraising initiatives.
   

• Associate Giving Campaign: Lead the local Annual Associate Giving Campaign, including
  strategy, communications, volunteer engagement, recognition, and reporting to increase
  associate participation.
   

• Donor Communications & Impact Stories: Collaborate with Foundation and hospital colleagues to
  identify and share compelling patient and program impact stories that inspire giving, demonstrate
  philanthropic outcomes, and strengthen donor stewardship.
  Fundraising Events & Community Partnerships
   

• Signature Fundraising Events: Coordinate Foundation signature fundraising events from planning
  through execution, including timelines, logistics, committee support, volunteer coordination,

sponsorship fulfillment, donor recognition, and post-event stewardship to achieve fundraising
objectives.
 

• Community Fundraising Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with third-party event organizers
  and community partners to expand fundraising opportunities that benefit the Foundation.
   

Operations & Performance Management
 

• CRM & Data Management: Maintain accurate donor records, gift activity, contact reports, and
  moves management within the Foundation CRM to ensure data integrity and effective fundraising
  management.
   

• Performance Metrics & Budget Oversight: Monitor fundraising goals, campaign and event
  budgets, project timelines, and key performance metrics, preparing reports that evaluate progress
  and support strategic decision-making.
   

• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with Foundation leadership and colleagues to advance
  philanthropic priorities and perform other duties that support the Foundation's fundraising mission.

What minimum requirements 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.

Bachelors degree required.

Additional Preferences:

• Must have excellent relationship building skills.

• Prefer a minimum of 3 years previous or current foundation development experience.

• Position will require strong project management experience.

• Prefer some event planning experience.

• Some evening and weekend commitments required during fundraising events.