Director, Foundation & Government Relations
- Posted
- 11 days ago
- Employment type
- Full-Time
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Closing date
About this organization
Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care, and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We proudly promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish speakers.
About this job
Advances the agency’s mission by supporting strategic efforts to secure and sustain financial resources. Collaborates with leadership to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to support the agency’s overall growth. Supports and contributes to all aspects of fundraising, including donor acquisition, cultivation & stewardship, grant support & collaboration, brokering key partnerships, and executing special events. Assists leadership with developing, implementing, and monitoring the organization’s annual legislative and public policy agenda. Develops positive relationships and communicates the organization’s position on public policy with external and internal stakeholders.
Roles & responsibilities
Education and Work Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
Master's degree: Preferred
Five years' leadership experience: Preferred
Seven years' experience in fundraising, public, government, or community relations: Preferred
Qualifications
Essential Functions:
Co-creates, implements, communicates, and supports comprehensive fundraising strategies that guide the facilities development initiatives towards achieving current fundraising goals and long-term, sustainable growth under the guidance of leadership.
Personally identifies, cultivates, and solicits prospects capable of making major and principal gifts to organization. Manages a portfolio and executes on strategies related to individuals’ prospects and donors with a capacity at major and principal gift levels $100k-$2.5M and up. Builds and manages an active portfolio of 100 prospect donor relationships. Crafts and oversees staff execution of comprehensive, multi-year strategies for annual, special, major, and principal gifts, for individual, corporate, and family foundation prospects, donors, and cohorts.
Inspires and motivates the development team to perform at their best through guidance, mentorship, professional development, and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Establishes a development infrastructure that can support fundraising goals. Stays informed about current trends and best practices in fundraising and philanthropy through ongoing professional development and networking opportunities.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with state and local policymakers, government officials, and key stakeholders. Meets regularly with state elected officials and staff regarding overall healthcare public policy. Acts as a liaison between organization leadership and government officials, meeting regularly to educate and continually update regarding elected officials’ policy issues. Works with the organization’s regulatory and legal leadership and state lobbyists on regulatory issues impacting the organization.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.