Regional Director of Philanthropy

Full Time CRP Foundation . Management/Executive Day Shift Join the Leadership team at Avera. Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation's 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. You Belong at Avera: Advance Avera to the next level through innovation, side by side with a leadership team proven to help shape the future of health care. Avera is currently seeking a highly motivated Regional Director of Philanthropy with experience in major gift solicitation and program management. This position is located in Aberdeen, SD. Position Highlights: More than a career. Avera is a mission-driven organization focused on people and our communities. As Regional Director of Philanthropy, develop meaningful engagement, solicitation and stewardship strategies to cultivate and enhance donor relationships. Positive and productive team environment. Job Summary The Regional Director of Philanthropy is accountable for leading philanthropy efforts and partners closely with benefactors, constituents and other partners to support an assigned region of Avera. As a member of the Avera Philanthropy team, the Regional Director will develop relationships with capable constituents that result in multi-year philanthropic commitments. The Regional Director's primary focus will be on leadership annual, major and legacy gifts, campaigns and initiatives. The Regional Director will partner with members of Avera administration as well as Regional Council, campaign cabinets or assigned volunteers to lead philanthropic engagement and campaigns. The Regional Director may serve as the staff liaison to an assigned regional council. Moreover, the Regional Director is responsible for building enduring benefactor relationships that lead to philanthropic investment by managing a portfolio of capable prospects and existing supporters in identification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship activities. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of three (3) years fundraising, with experience in major gift solicitation and program management preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registration Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred. What Makes Avera Special?