Executive Director - Hospice of Marion County Foundation

Lead Philanthropic Efforts as the Executive Director of the Hospice of Marion County Foundation!

If you are a philanthropic leader who is passionate about making a lasting impact in your community, we invite you to apply for this rewarding leadership role today!

The Executive Director:

• Develops, implements and achieves fundraising and development goals including annual/major gifts, corporate gifts, estate/planned gifts and capital campaign initiatives.
• Maintains a portfolio (50-70) of major donors/prospects.
• Leads and manages all activities of the Foundation Board of Directors including recruitment, development, meetings and engagement. Preparation and distribution, and of all meeting minutes, notices, agendas, and other collateral materials as needed.
• Oversees the operations and performance of (3) HOMC Resale Stores.
• Oversees donor prospect cultivation, stewardship and recognition including gift acknowledgement, communication and recognition events,
• Works in partnership with Empath Mar/Com Team for the development of promotional materials for the Foundation including all print, website and social media material.
• Oversees Foundation Support Assistant to assure accurate donor database information.
• Participates actively and strategically in the cultivation and stewardship of current and prospective donors.
• Supervises 2+ direct reports.
• Pursues opportunities for professional development

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred (from an accredited college or university) in business administration, public relations, communications, marketing, non-profit management or credentialed as a Certified Fund-Raising Executive.
• At least nine years of fundraising/development experience with in-depth knowledge of and demonstrated success in the field.
• At least five years of experience leading and working with a Board of Directors.
• Familiarity with a variety of software applications including donor database management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work collaboratively as a member of a team and have superior organizational, problem solving, interpersonal, and supervisor skills.
• Knowledge of the local business and philanthropic communities.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, handling workload, stressful situations, and provide exceptional customer service.
• Must have a Valid Florida Driver's License, maintain current auto insurance coverage and have accessto a reliable automobile. Maintains qualification to drive company vehicle.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary; moderate travel.
• Ability to operate a facsimile, copy machines, computers and other common office machines, with working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel and other software appropriate to positions.

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