What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Specialist position at Waverly Health Center?
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Responsible for leading initiatives that expand the Hospital’s market presence, strengthen community partnerships, and secure philanthropic contributions. This role combines strategic business development with donor relations and gift management to support the Hospital’s growth, financial sustainability, and mission to provide excellent patient care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development
- Identify, evaluate, and pursue opportunities to expand Hospital services, programs, and partnerships.
- Develop strategies to increase patient referrals, market share, and revenue growth.
- Collaborate with physicians, department leaders, and community organizations to strengthen service lines.
- Conduct market analysis and provide recommendations to Hospital leadership.
- Track business development performance metrics and prepare regular reports for Hospital leadership.
- Partner with Hospital leadership on strategic planning and growth initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement development projects and fundraising campaigns.
- Provide guidance and support to staff engaged in business development and philanthropy efforts.
- Lead and promote giving effort to build the endowment.
- Develop and coordinate fundraising events for Waverly Health Center.
- Represent the Hospital at community events, professional associations, and networking opportunities.
Philanthropy and Gift Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, community leaders, and philanthropic partners.
- Coordinate fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives to support Hospital programs and capital projects.
- Ensure proper stewardship, recognition, and reporting for donors and sponsors.
- Accurately maintains donor records and ensures confidentiality.
- Maintain compliance with all legal, financial, and ethical standards in gift acceptance, and management.
- In cooperation with Foundation Director and Foundation Board, plan and assist with operations within the scope of fund development.
- Develop and implement fund development objectives to help the organization meet its goals.
- Maintain donor database and tracks stewardship activities.
- Keep informed of new practices and trends affecting health care and health care fund raising.
- Communication with the Foundation Director and Foundation Board
- Prepare and submit reports to the Foundation Director and Foundation Board as requested.
- Seek assistance/guidance from Foundation Director and Foundation Board in fund development activities.
- Organize and participate in meetings of the Foundation Board.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Experience, and Training
- Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Business Administration, Financial Planning, or other related field.
- Previous experience in coordinating fund development campaigns and grant writing preferred.
- Must have the ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
- Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.