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)
Job Summary
In coordination with the HSC Office of Philanthropy and Central WVU Foundation development, this position is responsible for designing and executing the development program for the WVU Eye Institute. Quantifiable performance expectations via standardized key performance indicators are part of annual performance objectives and review.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Develop and execute the short and long-term goals and objectives of the Foundation's development program for the WVU Eye Institute in order to secure philanthropic support for the WVU Eye Institute’s priorities consistent with WVUF gift acceptance policies and practices. Of particular note is the upcoming construction of a new facility for the Institute for which philanthropic gifts will be sought.
Partner effectively with the Executive Chair of the WVU Eye Institute as the “primary customer” in an effort to communicate effectively the Institute’s case for support. Effectively manage up to the Executive Chair and wisely manage his time related to fundraising.
Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of the Eye Institute, the hospital system, the University, and the respective funding priorities.
Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, including grateful patients, from identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
Appropriately and frequently communicate with hospital, University, WVU Eye Institute and Foundation leadership and development staff as well as volunteer leaders interested in advancing the mission of the WVU Eye Institute.
Work closely with and leverage the talents of WVUF Central colleagues including Leadership and Principal Gifts, Institutional Giving, Planned Giving, Leadership Annual Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Communications and Donor Engagement, and Prospect Development and Strategy.
Complete additional assignments as may be required.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Experience and Competencies:
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: N/A
Physical requirements
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use his/her hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and possibly at times, climb or balance, stoop or kneel. Vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Other Duties
Work Environment: The position is expected to be in-person primarily, but over time, hybrid may be acceptable in alignment with the WVUF work/telecommuting policy. Travel is required at times for this position as is working outside of traditional business hours.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.