Assistant Vice President, Foundations in West Orange, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Assistant Vice President

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Foundation

Req #: 0000247989

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $145,000.00 - $180,000.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Reporting to the SVP Development and Strategic Initiatives, the AVP of Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for spearheading the strategic growth of this new position to develop and expand statewide corporate and foundation relationships. This role will implement high-level strategic cultivation of new funding opportunities to obtain philanthropic gifts that support both system-wide and hospital-based programs and capital needs. This person will work strategically with all the Grant Managers and the Vice Presidents of Development at each of the hospitals to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• Seven to ten (7-10) years related experience in strategic fundraising or corporate relations
• Excellent writing skills
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven strategic thinker with the ability to see the 'big picture'
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to strategically change priorities in a high-volume environment
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the diverse public
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines
• High level of energy, initiative, and creativity
• Self-motivated, outgoing, creative, and results-oriented
• Knowledge of Microsoft software applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Preferred:

• Master's degree Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic roadmap for Corporate and Foundation Relations across the State of New Jersey; strengthen existing relationships and identify corporate/foundation philanthropic objectives that align with our long-term system capital and programmatic goals.
• Grow and manage a personal portfolio of 10-30 corporate/foundation relationships with significant capacity and maintain a strategic schedule of contacts and a move management plan for donor capacity building.
• Analyze and propose strategic funding opportunities: determine who to solicit and on whose behalf, one of our 12 hospitals, service lines, or overall system.
• Create and implement strategic cultivation strategies by composing and editing letters of introduction and inquiry, proposals, stewardship reports, acknowledgments, and other donor correspondence, strategic packages for corporate partners that include naming opportunities, philanthropic grants, event sponsorship, and employee engagement opportunities.
• Meet with cross-functional teams of Foundation VPs, Service Line leaders, and internal stakeholders to provide strategic oversight on grant, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities and then collaborate with the Grants Management team on reviewing outgoing LOIs, grants, timelines, reports, and acknowledgments before final submission.
• Work with the AVP of Database Management to create and produce strategic prospect management and proposal reports to drive data-informed decision-making.

Other Duties:

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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.