Director of Foundation - Major Gifts

About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, promoting the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities.

Job Summary

The Director of Foundation - Major Gifts plans, develops, and implements donor strategies for Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH). This includes capital campaigns, annual giving, corporate and institutional giving, employee and board giving, endowment programs, and planned giving, as well as related marketing strategies and donor communications. The Director meets with donors and prospective donors to build relationships, and liaises with outside organizations, corporations, and agents of wealth to obtain funds for BSWH. This role manages the engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and prospective donors for an assigned gift portfolio.

Essential Functions

- Directs major gift fundraising for assigned area of responsibility
- Recommends and implements foundation strategic and operational plans aligned to BSWH business goals
- Develops and implements major gift donor campaigns, programs, and strategies
- Manages fundraising policies, procedures, and processes for assigned foundations
- Develops ongoing relationships with current donors and new prospects to secure gifts
- Manages and applies fundraising techniques and donor strategies including qualifying capacity and identifying philanthropic interests
- Leverages donor and prospect experiences and manages total portfolio to achieve financial and non-financial goals
- Serves as liaison to assigned Foundation Board members and hospital boards
- Develops and implements specific fundraising programs such as grateful patient discovery
- Researches and applies best practices and trends in philanthropy

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field preferred
- 3+ years of experience in healthcare foundation, philanthropy, fundraising, or similar role
- Experience in a leadership role preferred
- Knowledge of proposal writing, grant writing, and donor acquisition and retention
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized with strong time management and problem-solving skills
- Prior experience in healthcare or general non-profits preferred

Location: Fort Worth, Texas | Full Time