Monday, January 11, 2010

Director of Annual Giving, St. Margaret Foundation - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 1/11/10

General Overview: Responsible for the development and growth of annual giving with an emphasis on the annual fund campaign, special events, special purpose campaigns, grant procurement, and a grateful patient program.

Education/Knowledge Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred, 3 to 5 years of experience in fundraising. Because of the need for personalized cultivation and solicitation, most tasks involve strategic organizational, analytical and communications skills. Can cultivate and motivate prospective donors to act. Has the ability to manage multiple projects and a track record of measureable fundraising performance. Creates and implements a plan for securing individual and corporate annual support from existing and new donors. Create proposals by matching prospect research data with donor interest. Works with the staff to develop and enhance a grateful patient program in cooperation with the hospital’s Above and Beyond employee recognition program. Creates and implements the plan for securing corporate sponsorships of events (Fitness Classic). Oversees the staff execution of events. Researches and develops grant proposals for private and community foundation support. Identifies and develops sources from which to secure grants. Works with the staff to assemble all components of grant proposals and reports. All other duties as assigned by the President of the Foundation. Work with the Community Advisory Board.

TO APPLY: Please go to the UPMC Careers web site at www.upmc.com/CareersAtUPMC and apply for job ID# 1057582.

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