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Philanthropy Coordinator-Health Foundation

UnityPoint Health


Job Location:

Des Moines, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

The Philanthropy Coordinator provides essential administrative operational financial and strategic support to the UnityPoint Health Des Moines Foundation. This role ensures seamless coordination across donor engagement initiativesfinancial management and philanthropic operations. Serving as a liaison between local fundraising teams and the UnityPoint Health Center for Philanthropic Excellence (CPE) this position ensures the effective use of data systems and operations strategies to advance the Foundations mission.

Why UnityPoint Health

At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:

  • Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities
  • Performs financial support basic accounting and bookkeeping for the UnityPoint Health Des Moines Foundation in collaboration with the CPE in support of the fundraising efforts events and operations of the Foundation as well as the Gift Shops/Not New Shop and Iowa Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary including cash deposits monthly reports accounts payable bank account reconciliations payroll deductions gift in-kind donations and online donation systems.
  • Manages donation receipting cycle through data entry of gift details submission of batches follow-up of donation details and printing/mailing of receipt letters.
  • Provides financial support for special events tracking of sponsorships tickets in-kind donations auction item donations etc. Lead event payment needs cash boxes credit card processing donation collection etc.
  • Tracks gift commitments and assist with ensuring timely acknowledgment and recognition of donors.
  • Provides administrative and process improvement support through documentation data analysis reports and visualization tools.
  • Manages calendars and project deadlines for fundraising initiatives and campaigns
  • Key point of contact between the Foundation team and CPEs Accounting and Database teams ensuring seamless communication and collaboration on key initiatives.
  • Supports accurate and timely updates to donor records prospect plans proposals and contact reports in the donor database (CRM) maintaining data integrity and usability.
  • Generates targeted donor lists and/or customized reports to support prospecting efforts and strategy discussions
Qualifications

Education:HS Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:2 years accounting non-profit administrative experience required. Strong Excel skills required.


Required Experience:

IC


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As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.

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