Director of Development

Nascentia Health
City of Syracuse, NY
Job Description
Role Overview

The Director of Development plays a key role in advancing the mission of the Nascentia Health Charitable Foundation through annual giving, donor engagement, sponsorship development, event management, and fundraising operations. Reporting to the Vice President, Development & Strategic Partnerships, this position is responsible for managing the Foundation's annual fundraising activities, cultivating corporate partnerships, overseeing donor stewardship initiatives, supporting signature fundraising events, and ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of donor data and reporting systems.

What You Will Do

Manage annual giving campaigns, develop and execute stewardship initiatives, design and implement programs to identify, contact, and cultivate potential donors, oversee event coordination and communication, and own maintenance and growth of donor database.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires an experienced fundraising professional who can work with a high degree of independence, exercise sound judgment, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and confidently represent the Foundation with donors, sponsors, community leaders, volunteers, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associate degree required
  • 1-3 years of fundraising, business, donor relations, community outreach, marketing, or partnership development experience
  • Strong in donor management, data tracking, and prospect research
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Highly organized and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CRM (Bloomerang)

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Retention Bonuses
  • Internal Mentoring Program
  • 401K with generous Employer match
  • On-Site Gym (free for all employees)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Partially funded HSA
  • Employee Recognition Platform
  • Paid Time Off, Holidays, Sick and Extended Sick Leave
  • Short/Long term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Much More!
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