Development Coordinator, Community Engagement

SCOPE:
The Development Coordinator manages a robust portfolio of 150-200 donors, with a primary focus on securing gifts generated from cause-related and community-based campaigns. The Development Coordinator will work to develop and implement a robust and comprehensive grassroots outreach process that reflects industry best practices for engagement with the local business community.

• Articulate the Valleywise Health Foundation and Valleywise Health missions, strengths, and priorities to corporate and community partners, finding areas of collaboration and working to advance the case for support.

• With AVP and Director of Corporate Relationships, identify and create schedule of community engagement opportunities within established networks such as Chambers of Commerce, ACEL, Rotary Clubs, etc.

• Identify and develop the materials and tools needed to cultivate, solicit, and steward partners.

• Develop annual campaigns to engage corporate and local business and community leaders, their employees, and customers in supporting Valleywise Health Foundation through monetary donations.

• Inform Foundation’s social media strategy to promote community engagement programs and campaigns.

• Recruit volunteers from the Foundation Board, Valleywise Health and Grateful Patient base to serve as advocates and champions in the community.

DEVELOPMENT:
• Manage a portfolio of 150-200 corporate donors with a focus on securing gifts and engaging local businesses, particularly Latinx-owned companies.

• Develop and cultivate partnerships with corporate and local business and community leaders to raise support through cause-marketing and community engagement campaigns.

• Identify emerging business leadership and industry trends with special emphasis on developing “high-value exchange” corporate alliances.

• Review corporate profiles that suggest potential relationships because of common interests and conduct outreach by email, phone and in-person visits.

• Create annual stewardship plans for donor prospects to strengthen relationships and facilitate annual support.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the Foundation and Valleywise Health to gather information necessary for proposals, reports, and communications with donors.

• Working with the Advancement Team, develop effective campaigns and materials, case statements, presentations and decks, conceptual plans, letters of inquiry, acknowledgment letters, progress and stewardship reports, and other donor communications.

• Internally document strategies and moves management using the Foundation’s Raiser’s Edge NXT database platform and ETW, the Foundation’s accountability platform.

• Represent the Foundation at community and networking events to strengthen current relationships and identify new opportunities for engagement.

COMMUNICATION:
• Work with the Marketing and Communications team to create, develop, and implement innovative cause-marketing campaigns that celebrate and drive engagement.

EVENTS:
• Attend and assist with all Foundation fundraising and donor engagement events.

• Attend external community and engagement events.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Aptitude and willingness to create connections, place cold calls, make in-person visits.

• Self-starter able to secure personal appointments and qualify new prospects.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a growing team that prioritizes culture, mission, and professional development.

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of fundraising and desire to grow knowledge and experience in a health care setting.

• Ability to develop written correspondence and communicate with senior-level executives.

• Ability to present to small groups and individuals.

• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to relate well to, and build positive, productive relationships with business owners and community leaders. Must be a skilled collaborator and team player, creating relationships built upon mutual trust.

• Detail oriented with strong organization skills.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Raiser’s Edge.

• Ability to follow directions and ask questions.

• Ability to learn database management procedures.

This position is a full-time position. Base pay and benefits will be determined by skills of candidate.

APPLY:

To apply for an open position, please fill out the form below or email Geoff Anderla at careers@valleywisehealthfoundation.org with your resume, cover letter and the position title in the subject line.