Associate Director of Childrens Miracle Network and Community Development HYBRID

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Organization:

Development

Job Summary:

The Associate Director of Childrens Miracle Network and Community Development manages a portfolio of Childrens Miracle Network (CMN) fundraising programs and communitybased event partnerships that benefit Vanderbilt University Medical Center with a primary focus on raising funds for Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt. The Associate Director works collaboratively with Monroe Carell leaders CMN colleagues and community partners to grow philanthropic support amplify awareness of VUMCs mission and help identify prospects for the annual giving and major gifts pipelines.

The role serves as a key liaison to CMN fundraising partners including student led Dance Marathon programs media partners Play Yellow initiatives and Extra Life participants providing year round guidance stewardship and operational support to strengthen philanthropic engagement with Monroe Carell.

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center Development
Position Description

Functional Title: Associate Director of Childrens Miracle Network and Community Development
Reports to: Director of Development

Purpose:

Through the exceptional capabilities and caring spirit of its people Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)leads in the delivery of exemplary health care improving the lives of individuals and communities regionally nationally and internationally. We combine transformative educational programs compelling scientific discoveries and distinctive personalized care to achieve this goal.

To consistently achieve excellence in medical science and health careVanderbilt University Medical CenterDevelopment builds relationships and encourages philanthropic contributions to directly impact todays work and to secure a strong future of service. Enthusiastic and timely support from our philanthropic partners enables the Medical Center as a nonprofit academic medical institutionto excel in conducting groundbreaking research training future leaders and providing compassionate care to patients.

Position Summary:

The Associate Director of Childrens Miracle Network and Community Development manages a portfolio of Childrens Miracle Network (CMN) fundraising programs and communitybased event partnerships that benefit Vanderbilt University Medical Center with a primary focus on raising funds for Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt. The Associate Director works collaboratively with Monroe Carell leaders CMN colleagues and community partners to grow philanthropic support amplify awareness of VUMCs mission and help identify prospects for the annual giving and major gifts pipelines.

The role serves as a key liaison to CMN fundraising partners including studentled Dance Marathon programs media partners Play Yellow initiatives and Extra Life participants providing yearround guidance stewardship and operational support to strengthen philanthropic engagement with Monroe Carell.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with development leaders to establish measurable goals and objectives aligned with funding priorities of Monroe Carell and CMN.

• Manage a portfolio of studentbased and communitybased fundraising events and programs that support Monroe Carell.

Provide guidance on best practices to ensure strong fundraising results and mission alignment.

Develop and implement strategic fundraising and stewardship plans that strengthen donor relationships and foster pipeline growth.

Support all aspects of assigned fundraising events and programs including planning partner engagement volunteer coordination and postevent analysis.

• Support Dance Marathon programs (college and K12) advising student leadership teams attending key meetings and events assisting with financial tracking and ensuring program compliance and stewardship.

• Collaborate with media partners to support annual Radiothon event(s) including dayof logistics patient story coordination interview preparation and fundraising tracking.

• Support the Extra Life gaming peer-to-peer fundraising program through community engagement stewardship and coordination of annual fundraising initiatives.

• Serve as a liaison to other corporate and community partners engaged in CMN fundraising initiatives.

• Assist with special corporate engagement projects as assigned.

• Conduct check presentations and tours of Monroe Carell for donors and prospects.

• Represent VUMC at events and prepare key leaders for attendance.

• Maintain accurate fundraising records and program data using systems such as CMNs Mission Control DonorDrive and Smartsheet.

• Build productive working relationships with VUMC Development colleagues Medical Center partners and CMNs national office.

• Uphold departmental and institutional policies regarding confidential information.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience)

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

3 years of nonprofit fundraising experience especially in health care special events or peer-to-peer fundraising.

• Experience with volunteer management program growth and event planning execution and evaluation.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain solid working relationships with student groups community partners volunteers and VUMC faculty staff and leaders.

• Professional attitude; able to exhibit enthusiasm persuasion and good judgment in interactions with others.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Effective communication skills including public speaking and written communication.

• Focused and results-oriented; able to set priorities meet goals and consult with partners to resolve issues.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook Word Excel Teams PowerPoint); familiarity with Canva CRM systems and project tools (e.g. Smartsheet) preferred.

This is a full-time position.

Some travel and evening and weekend work will be required.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics finance administration legal and community affairs human resources communications and marketing development facilities and many more.

At our growing health system we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth appreciation of benefits and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues solves routine problems and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge technologies tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

1 year

Education:

Bachelors

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.