Foundation Coordinator

At Memorial Hermann, we’re about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.

Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for facilitating the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors as assigned and coordinating appropriate fundraising endeavors. Such endeavors may include special/community awareness events, prospect research and donor acquisition programs, and/or targeted grateful patient program. Typically reports to a Director level or above.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  

Bachelors degree in Business or related field, in lieu of degree a minimum of four (4) years related experience is accepted.

Licenses/Certifications:  (None)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• One (1) year of customer service, social services, education, community work, fund raising, event planning/ coordination or related experience required.

• Fundraising database management experience, preferably with Raiser’s Edge, Omatic and Crystal Reporting highly desired.
• Excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills to execute multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills  with ability to interact with senior management, board members, and other high level volunteers, donors, and prospects.
• Ability to use personal computer and related software.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “advancing health. personalizing care” through compassion, courage, credibility and commitment to community  while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principle Accountabilities

• Coordinates donor identification, recognition and/or cultivation events for Memorial Hermann Foundation.
• Performs fundraising activities, internal and external, as appropriate for area of specialization (i.e., special events, or annual giving and major gifts.)
• Provides information that assists development officers in the development of strategies for potential campaign donors. Assists in grant/proposal writing as appropriate.
• Serves as a resource to development officers in support of special events such as public awareness/education events, donor cultivation and recognition. Plans and produces more complex events as appropriate.
• Prepares concise written reports on individuals, corporations, foundations, stewardship and/or special event coordination utilizing methodologies specific to area of specialization for purposes of donor solicitation.
• Analyzes summary reports to assess results.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of related budgets.
• Interacts closely with Memorial Hermann employees, volunteers, board members and/or other leaders.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary : $57,200 - $72,500