Description
Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.
The Development Coordinator, Foundation Relations plays a crucial role in managing the administrative aspects of grant applications and awards within the Banner Health Foundation. This professional is responsible coordinating and administering grant proposals in conjunction with multiple departments and has significant responsibility for reporting grant activity and progress to grantors.
The Development Coordinator, Foundation Relations collaborates with various departments to gather necessary information, develop budgets, and submit timely and accurate proposals. The Coordinator monitors awarded projects and prepares budget projections, financial statements, reports and complex analyses according to grant award requirements. Serving as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders, the Coordinator maintains effective communication with funding agencies, monitors the progress of awarded grants, offers guidance on contract terms, negotiates agreements, and facilitates the reporting process to meet award requirements.
As it relates to grants, this role has additional responsibility in the research and identification of potential grants that align with the mission of the Banner Health Foundation, coordination of stewardship activities for grantors and maintenance of grant and database records.
The Development Coordinator, Foundation Relations, must possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of grant management processes to contribute to the success of the Banner Health Foundation’s funding initiatives. The ideal candidate is energetic, goal-oriented and creative with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and a talent for building strong relationships.
This position reports to the Chief Development Officer, Foundation Relations and collaborates with multiple Banner Health teams involved in various grants.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Banner Health Foundation fosters a spirit of giving by making health care solutions a reality. Caring for the future of Arizona since 1978, Banner Health Foundation is supported by the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations and thousands of active volunteers. These charitable contributions are invested locally in Banner Health's nonprofit facilities and programs to advance the health and wellness of our community. Our Board of Directors oversees the Foundation's outreach efforts and provides counsel on management and strategic issues.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position plans, coordinates and assists with designated development activities along with providing administrative and operational support to the fundraising team. Additionally, this position will interface with community donors, sponsors and senior facility management team members.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Supports major gift officers and other development staff by coordinating development activities, appointments, special events, meetings and other engagements.
2. Prepares correspondence and reports as needed. This may include taking and transcribing dictation involving general business and healthcare vocabulary and a limited range of specialized terminology. This also includes distributing various reports, including department project updates, in a timely and accurate manner.
3. Serves as a resource to customer inquiries, both via phone and in person, directs to appropriate parties. Provides detailed information to the customer, requiring detailed knowledge of department’s area of responsibility and general knowledge of company policies, practices, and operations.
4. Manages leadership’s and/or department’s calendar, including coordination of meetings and appointments. May develop marketing materials and prepare summary data of attendance. May reconcile related invoices and expenses and arrange travel and hotel accommodations as necessary.
5. Coordinates and implements marketing strategies for each event to reach attendance and financial goals, as needed or directed.
6. This position has frequent interaction with, but is not limited to, employees, physicians, patients, visitors, community agencies, vendors, etc. This includes interaction with high-level community and business leaders on a regular basis at special events, individual meetings, as well as committee and board meetings. Position problem solves and makes decisions independently as needed for event planning and mission completion.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a knowledge of nonprofit fundraising and administration as typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Must possess three years of experience in an administrative, fundraising, sales, marketing or nonprofit coordination/management role.
Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with departmental personnel and interact with the members of the community. Must have a working knowledge of personal software packages to perform the administrative functions described above. Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two years special events experience coordinating and implementing events along with multi-tasking in a fast-paced and complex environment. Fund development experience preferred.
