This role is open to a hyrbid work schedule.  During the probationary period, it is required to be onsite 2-3 days per week. 

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The purpose of the Development Officer - Grants and Corporate Giving position is to manage a program to secure grants from foundation and government sources. The position is responsible for managing a portfolio of corporate, organizational and individual donors and prospects in order to cultivate relationships and solicit contributions. The position is also responsible for managing all grant-making activities for Blanchard Valley Health Foundation including internal and external grant and scholarship awards.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Duty 1: Plans and manages grant proposal program to solicit support from foundation, government and corporate grant sources. Duty 2: Plans and manages solicitation of corporate and organizational donors and prospects. Duty 3:  Manages the internal grant activities for Blanchard Valley Health Foundation quarterly, the department and grant funds process, as well as the annual scholarship fund process. Duty 4: Cultivates relationships with, and solicits contributions from, a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects. Duty 5:  Maintains a high degree of professionalism by staying current on fundraising trends, ethical practices, tax provisions and revisions that affect charitable giving. Duty 6: Facilitates and leads activities to produce the quarterly Blanchard Valley Health Foundation newsletter. Duty 7: Completes other projects and duties as assigned by Chief Development Officer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum 2 years’ experience of development and grant writing experience, including solicitation of foundation, corporate, government and/or organizational grants as well as individual donors. Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills and the ability to maintain extremely accurate financial and information records. Ability to passionately articulate the impact of philanthropy in sustaining BVHS in its mission of Extraordinary People and Exceptional Care. Strong organizational and project management skills – with the ability to manage multiple assignments and quickly changing priorities in a fast-paced setting. Computer and database skills. Self-directed, detail-oriented professional who is able to work well with, and inspire support from, board members, donors and prospects both inside and outside the organization. A valid driver's license is required (if you do not have a valid Ohio driver’s license you must obtain one within 30 days of your residency in the state).  You must also meet BVHS's company fleet policy and insurance company requirements, and any other requirements that may be required to operate a vehicle.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Raiser’s Edge Software strongly Experience in the Health Care Field

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting and standing. The associate must be able to lift 50 pounds or more. This position requires excellent eye-hand coordination, grasping, pushing, pulling and fine finger manipulation. The individual must be able to reach work above the shoulder. The associate must have corrected vision, hearing in the normal range and excellent verbal communication skills.

 

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