Senior Director of Institutional Giving - Towson, MD at Sheppard Pratt in Towson, Maryland

Job Description:

*To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly on our website and attach both a resume and cover letter*

Since our founding in 1853, Sheppard Pratt has been transforming the care and leading the way, creating a mental health continuum that advances the field on a national level. Our philanthropy team plan a key role in this mission by securing vital resources through donor engagement, strategic partnerships, and community support, helping to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality behavioral healthcare.

What to expect.

Under the direction of the Vice President and Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Senior Director of Institutional Giving will oversee the development and execution of Sheppard Pratt's Institutional Foundation strategy. This includes identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with private and public foundations, businesses, corporations, and corporate foundations at local, regional, national, and international levels.

Specific responsibilities include:

Building Relationships

• Enhances Sheppard Pratts initiatives to meet the needs of patients, families, donors, staff, and the community.
• Fosters positive relationships with donors, staff, physicians, clinicians, and patient families.
• Builds strong relationships with foundation and corporate prospects and donors.
• Builds long-term relationships and strengthens relationships with key communities to support business goals.

Planning

• Researches and identifies funding sources, generating proposals aligned with foundation guidelines and interests.
• Designs fundraising strategies to support business priorities.
• Develops long-term strategies for foundation and corporate giving.

Donor Administration and Management

• Maintains and active portfolio of foundation prospects and donors.
• Assures that stewardship and reporting requirements are met to sustain successful foundation partnerships.
• Responsible for special projects, such as cause-related marketing and venture philanthropy opportunities, as needed.

Management

• Manages the Director of Corporate Giving.
• Works closely with the special projects, finance, and budgeting offices.

What you'll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• Bachelors degree
• A minimum of 10 years of non-profit fundraising experience, with an emphasis on foundation giving.
• Experience managing a team is required.
• A background in healthcare fundraising is preferred

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individuals facing lifes challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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