Associate Director of Foundation Relations

Hospice of the Western Reserve is now Reserve Care. Our new name reflects the full scope of care we provide while honoring nearly 50 years of trusted service. We continue to deliver expert hospice palliative and grief support with the same compassionate team. When you join Reserve Care you become part of a legacy that walks alongside patients families and communities with guidance and meaningful support during lifes most important moments.

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The Associate Director of Foundation Relations is a key member of the Reserve Care (RC) development team. The Associate Director has primary responsibility for identification cultivation stewardship and solicitation of local and national foundations for five six and seven figure commitments. This position requires direct outreach to other disciplines including the clinical bereavement facilities and finance teams to develop partnerships on cross-departmental projects and partnership with the Director of Foundation Relations this position is responsible for development of an annual foundation plan including prospecting to ensure increased revenue year after year. If appropriate the Associate Director will also help develop the case for support for all capital campaigns and strategic initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Manage a portfolio of current and prospective foundation contacts to identify the intersection of RCs mission with the foundations priorities
• Create a range of foundation proposals that support the operating needs of RC including Pediatrics Navigator by region Hospice care and more
• Strategize with key project staff members to identify annual operating programming and capital needs as prioritized by the agency
• Continually identify new foundations and corporations whose funding priorities match RCs needs annually; develop the strategy for initial approach cultivation and proposal submissions
• In partnership with the Director manage and direct the grant cycle including proposal creation submission acknowledgement letters progress and final reports which set the stage for subsequent requests
• Coordinate meetings site visits and tours for foundation and corporation representatives including the creation of agendas preparation and talking points for RC staff
• Coordinate with RCs project program and team leaders to develop accurate and persuasive narratives budgets and outcome measures
• Manage the grants timeline for all funded projects including working internally to ensure all goals objectives budgets and timelines are met
• Develop and implement strategies for regular communication and engagement with foundation and corporation representatives which may include mailings and events
• As needed provide institutional voice for leadership articles speeches and white papers
• Maintain accurate and current electronic files on the shared drive and in the CRM
• Support all aspects of RC Development in team planning and goal-setting sessions prospect management proofreading and review working at events and reporting to management and Board
• Other duties as assigned

SUCCESS CAPABILITIES:

• Bachelors degree required advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years in grant writing including a proven record in securing six-figure gifts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and confidently with senior leadership at RC.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to relate to development colleagues donors volunteers and clinicians.
• Elevated levels of professionalism integrity good judgment and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Prior knowledge and familiarity with local and national business environments as well as fundraising strategies and techniques.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and some light work and lifting requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds occasionally; work requires sitting stooping bending kneeling reaching standing fingering grasping and repetitive motions; vocal communication; hearing and visual acuity. Employee is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

DETAILS:

• Total Rewards Package to include Retirement Health Dental Vision voluntary benefits and Corporate Discounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Non-exempt role
• Technology Package
• Protocols in place for wellbeing during COVID-19

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Compliance to Annual Flu Shot Policy or ability to provide exemption documentation
• Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in the State of Ohio with the proper level of coverage as directed
• Provide an active drivers license
• Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• High level of integrity ethics and professionalism.

NOTE: The responsibilities of this position are described above and they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. Also this description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Applicants who may need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact:

Careers at Reserve Care

17876 St. Clair Ave.

Cleveland OH 44110

216.383.2222 or Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.