Director Foundation Development

Location: Jacksonville, FL – Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital, Foundation Development

Full-time position within Ascension, a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with 97,000+ associates. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer.

Benefits

• 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
• 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, peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a development plan with diverse revenue via capital, major gifts, grants, corporate sponsorships, and events
• Collaborate with executive management to establish annual fundraising goals, track metrics, and deliver revenue progress reports
• Partner with Marketing and Communications teams to create uniform, compelling campaigns and impact reports
• Actively qualify and manage a personal caseload of 60 to 125 major gift prospects and active donors, focusing on grateful patients, community leaders, and healthcare philanthropists
• Utilize wealth screening tools to identify philanthropic indicators and establish ask levels
• Build customized multi-year proposals to secure five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts, matching donor passions with institutional needs (e.g., capital equipment) and naming opportunities
• Design tailored recognition initiatives to keep donors informed, engaged, and inspired to renew or upgrade contributions
• Engage eligible legacy prospects in foundational conversations regarding planned and deferred gifts
• Complete 8 to 10 direct, face-to-face visits bi-weekly to guide donors across the cultivation continuum

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience, including 2 years in leadership/management, or
• Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience, including 2 years in leadership/management