Foundation Director directs the execution of the vision, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, and grantmaking operations that support the overall objectives of a foundation. Defines the goals and tactics for fundraising campaigns and program initiatives. Being a Foundation Director represents the foundation to the public and media to communicate its mission, values, and accomplishments. Maintains positive relationships with foundation stakeholders, including the board of directors, grantees, community leaders, donors, and prospective donors. Additionally, Foundation Director oversees grantmaking operations, including developing grant guidelines, reviewing grant applications, and managing the grant evaluation process. Manages foundation programs and initiatives that align with the foundation's mission and values. Implements systems for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the foundation's grantmaking and programs. Ensures all foundation activities comply with applicable laws, reporting requirements, and regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Foundation Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Foundation Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
BioBridge Global is a San Antonio-based nonprofit, that integrates donor-to-patient services to enable the future of biotherapeutic solutions, including blood, tissue, and advanced therapies. Through our subsidiaries – South Texas Blood & Tissue, QualTex Laboratories and GenCure – we provide products and services in blood resource management, cellular therapy manufacturing, donated umbilical cord blood and human tissue, as well as testing of blood, plasma, tissue, and cellular products for clients in the United States and international markets. We also support the development advanced therapies by providing access to starting materials, testing services, biomanufacturing of cell and cell-based biologics and clinical trials support.
We at BioBridge Global have been committed to saving and enhancing lives through the healing power of human cells and tissue for over 50 years. If you share our passion, join our team!
BioBridge Global (BBG) is a non-profit company that oversees and supports South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC), QualTex Laboratories, GenCure, and The Blood and Tissue Center Foundation. For over 40 years, our team of dedicated professionals has made life-saving connections. Our diverse services bridge critical medical industry needs with innovative solutions.
Job Title: Director, Foundation
Revision: 0000
Job Code: 703501
Shift: Day Shift, Monday-Friday
FLSA: Exempt
Hybrid? Y
CPF Level: D1
Location: San Antonio
Dept.: Development/Foundation
Business Unit: BioBridge Global
In concert with the Executive Director and the Foundation Executive Committee, this position is responsible for planning and executing operations of the Blood & Tissue Center Foundation and its Board, including developing and managing relationships with board members and overseeing fundraising events. Works in collaboration with the Executive Director and Director of Development to plan fundraising strategy and cultivates potential individual and family foundation candidates for major gifts donations to increase financial support for the mission of BioBridge Global. Works with BioBridge Global Business Units and Support Services to plan and execute Foundation outreach efforts to help raise awareness of the mission of the organization. Ensures activities of the Foundation and the Development Department are completed in a timely manner and within budget.
Commit to and abide by the character of BioBridge Global’s Core Values of Accountability, Stewardship, Pioneer, Integrity, Respect and Excellence (ASPIRE). Support, communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of the enterprise.
Provide world class customer service by capturing and being responsive to the voice of the customer (internal or external, including donors for select positions) through multiple feedback channels in order to resolve issues and drive satisfaction in accordance with the BBG customer engagement, feedback, and complaint processes.
It is essential that the incumbent have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old with a good driving record to meet organization driving standards.
Essential Tasks
Develop and manage relationships with Foundation board members to ensure engagement and support for fundraising and awareness efforts among individual members.
With the Executive Director and Board Chairs, work with the board committee chairs to plan and carry out Foundation activities and programs.
Guide and help execute efforts of Board committees planning fundraising initiatives such as the annual gala, golf tournament and other fundraising events, in collaboration with Executive Director and Director of Development.
Working with the Executive Director and Board Chairs, plan and execute awareness/educational activities such as lunch & learn events and other outreach directed to community leaders, stakeholders and public officials to help raise awareness for the mission and programs of BioBridge Global.
Maintain close working relationship with BBG business units, management, Foundation Board Directors and other volunteers.
Organize Foundation/Development meetings and events to include preparation of appropriate documents and overseeing development of invitations, audio/visual, and other logistical support.
Assist the Executive Director with the preparation and review of contracts and agreements germane to Foundation activities.
Review all costs assigned to or incurred by Foundation/Development activities to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of the expense. Bring outliers to the attention of the Executive Director or Financial Services.
Serve as co‐administrator with Director of Development to manage, reconcile and update all customer
relationship management systems, fund tracking systems, and Development databases.
Ensure all documents, records, and correspondence such as tax forms, letters to financial donors, thank you letters and other forms of correspondence are produced, distributed and managed in accordance with Foundation, regulatory and BBG retention policies.
Assist with written solicitations and grants as needed.
Work with Financial Services to ensure that funds and in‐kind gifts are recorded in accordance with laws and policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Non-Essential Tasks
Maintains compliance with all BBG policies.
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid United States Driver’s License
Requires five or more years of job specific experience in nonprofit/volunteer board support or management, event planning and management, and fundraising support or communications experience.
Must maintain knowledge of and perform according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.
Must gain and maintain knowledge of regulatory/quality requirements for federal and state legislation affecting charities.
Must have advanced knowledge of foundation or fundraising management.
Must be capable of operating motor vehicles in all types of weather conditions. Must have excellent management skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Must have strong time management, public speaking, negotiation, and conflict management skills; strong organizational skills essential.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and capabilities in appropriate computer and digital platforms.
Must be able to keep information confidential. Must be neat in appearance and well groomed.
Must be professional, detail oriented, self-motivated, innovative, creative, collaborative, assertive, organized, communicative, and have the ability to work independently.
Must maintain a good working rapport with members of the Foundation.
Works in a well-lighted, air conditioned and heated office. May be exposed to electrical and chemical hazards and other conditions common to an office environment. May be required to work at any time of the day, evening or night during the week or weekend. Ability to use personal motor vehicle for company business required. Occupational Exposure Assignment - Category II
Physical Requirements
Must be able to drive on behalf of the organization. Will sit, stand, walk, and bend during working hours. Requires ability to reach, lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing corrected to a normal range.
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