Development Officer – Annual Giving

Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation

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Job Summary

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Development Officer, Annual Giving will lead the annual giving program and serve as a frontline fundraiser, driving all annual giving fundraising activity for gifts under $25,000. This position is charged with developing and and implementing an annual giving plan designed to elevate current annual donors and recruit new annual donors each fiscal year. They will manage an active portfolio of annual donor prospects and develop identification,cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies in line with Ascension SaintThomas Foundation priorities.

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable to raise between $1.5 million – $2 million each fiscal year.
• Develop and manage digital and direct mail engagement and giving strategies for annual and mid-level giving donors.
• Coordinate with communications team leadership to develop and implement donor communications, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for personal portfolio as well as annual prospects generally.
• Utilize time, knowledge, and expertise from all Foundation leadership and team members in an effective and efficient manner.
• Represent Ascension Saint Thomas at both internal and external functions and events and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies including staff, board members, and donors.
• Implement tracking systems to manage and refine donor pipeline and engagement throughout the fiscal year, adhering to all business practices for reporting information in Raiser’s Edge donor database.

Qualifications

• Understanding and appreciation of Ascension Saint Thomas’s mission.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience leading, implementing, and integrating a full range of development programs, including annual giving fundraising and project-based initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience and progressive responsibility in fundraising, with a strong grasp of and commitment to best practices in all areas of development.
• Proven track record of closing gifts.
• Have the ability to think creatively to identify ways to implement development best practices within a unique organization and staffing structure.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to creatively conceptualize and implement new projects and high-level strategy.
• Proficiency with Google applications, especially Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides, and development databases and communications technologies. Experience with Raiser’s Edge, Constant Contact, and Classy are preferred.

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Details

• Date Posted: February 25, 2025
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Fundraising / Revenue Development
• Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
• Start Date: 04/01/2025
• Working Hours: 40 hrs/wk; M-F