What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundation Development Associate position at Franciscan Health?
The Development Associate II plays a vital role in advancing Franciscan Health Foundation's fundraising and engagement strategies. This role manages a defined donor portfolio, implements annual fund campaigns, and supports strategic communication and database maintenance in alignment with established protocols. As a visible representative of the Foundation, this role regularly engages with internal and external stakeholders, helping to strengthen relationships and elevate the Foundation's presence throughout the organization and community.
WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Manage the logistics of the Annual Fund & Employee Giving.
- Event planning and execution.
- Donor stewardship (notes, calls, giving clubs).
- Communication support (e.g., approved email newsletters, direct response efforts).
- Community & Internal Engagement (civic groups, volunteers, orientation).
- Database management (updates, tracking via existing reports/dashboards).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Required Associate's Degree Marketing/communications, fundraising, non-profit management, or related field
- Required 1 year Fundraising, Communications, and/or Public Relations
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree Marketing/communications, fundraising, non-profit management, or related field
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.