Ministry CPO - Providence Mount St. Vincent Greater Seattle, WA Area

Calling All Esteemed Leaders! Are you a philanthropy leader who excels in major gifts, planned giving, board engagement, and fundraising strategy? Do you thrive in environments where donor stewardship, volunteer leadership, organizational partnership, and mission-driven philanthropy come together to support meaningful impact? If so, we invite you to explore this leadership opportunity with Providence Mount St. Vincent.

The Role

The Director Foundation/Ministry CPO serves as a key leadership member, reporting directly to the Providence Mount St. Vincent Administrator. The role serves as Executive Director for the Foundation Board of Directors and the corporation and is responsible for all fundraising and business aspects.

This position is responsible for strategic decision-making and leadership in all fundraising activities and includes an individual focus on major and transformational gifts. The role will mentor and coach volunteers, philanthropy officers, and support staff, cultivating and stewarding relationships with key donors and leveraging volunteers to achieve organizational and philanthropic goals.

The role involves growing annual philanthropic support and aligning strategies with the ministries' strategic priorities, directing major gift activities to ensure both short- and long-term objectives are fully realized. The role manages a portfolio of approximately 50 major/principal gift level prospects and donors achieving a personal philanthropic revenue goal annually.

What You'll Do

• Maintains positive work environment with professionalism in all areas including decision making affecting others and in communication with both internal and external customers. Sets an example by modeling the Core Values and Behavior Standards and holding staff accountable to them as well.
• Develops, secures approval of, and administers short and long range development plans designed to assist Providence Mount St. Vincent (PMSV) in fulfilling its mission through significant philanthropic support for charitable care, programming and capital projects that align with donor interests and values.
• Develops and administers a comprehensive fundraising program that includes all the major elements such as board relations, donor recognition and stewardship, planned giving, direct mail, annual giving special events, grant writing and digital campaigns.
• Assists the Foundation Board of Directors in their responsibilities as the fundraising arm of Providence Mount St. Vincent. Assists the Board in creation and implementation of policies and procedures that will ensure utilization of the most effective, economical, and ethical methods of resource development and distribution to the ministry.
• Cultivates and stewards relationships with major donors, identifying prospects, and key stakeholders to secure significant philanthropic support. Develops and implements comprehensive strategic fundraising plans in line with the mission, goals and policies of the Foundation Board.
• Maintains understanding of current planned giving vehicles, tax laws and regulations and secures resources to inform donors of opportunities and updates. Leads planned giving program and provides guidance and support to donors interested in making planned gifts, charitable bequests, charitable gift annuities, qualified charitable distributions, etc.
• Researches and/or initiates research and data compilation on potential individual, corporate and or foundation donors as identified by Staff, Volunteers, Families, Friends, Board and other organizations for the benefit of advancing philanthropic objectives.
• Ensures all business, financial and record keeping aspects of the foundation are supported by effective processes, procedures and are maintained properly including financial reporting, annual corporation and charitable Secretary of State filings and renewals, accounts payable, accounts receivable, investment and brokerage management, funding requests, distributions, donor gift recording and receipting.
• Develops cooperative and collaborative working relationships with PMSV leadership, administration, trustees, and the broader community. Engages PMSV leadership to support and participate in fostering a culture of philanthropy throughout all areas of the ministry.
• Establishes an inspiring work environment to help retain and develop staff. Holds staff accountable for meeting or exceeding performance standards; provides mentoring, training, coaching and appropriate corrective action as needed.
• Directs the marketing and communications efforts to develop all printed materials and communications across all donor segment appeals, newsletters and digital communications.
• Facilitates the planning and implementation of PMSV community engagement activities funded annually by the Foundation to create a welcoming and engaging on-site experience for current and potential donors.
• Designs and implements premiere donor engagement activities for major donor and heritage club giving levels.
• Represents PMSV Foundation in community organizations. Participates in local, regional and/or national professional organizations and keeps current on developments related to fundraising for elders in long term care or congregate communities.
• Maintains confidentiality of all donor/client demographics, medical and financial information at all times. Maintains confidentiality of all appropriate company information. Ensures proper handling and disposal of confidential documents and adheres to HIPAA rules and regulations.

What You'll Bring

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Business Administration, or other related subject.
• Master's Degree (preferred).
• Required upon request: Driving may be necessary as a part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information.

Experience & Expertise

• 8 years of fund development experience.
• 5 years of progressively more responsible related work experience, including at least 3 years as a fundraiser in a healthcare or similar organization, necessary in order to understand fundraising techniques and concepts, to develop sources of contributions, as well as make persuasive presentations to potential donors. Also necessary in order to acquire skills to persuade potential donors, and to develop effective monitoring activities of subordinates.
• 5 years of hospital or healthcare fundraising experience and philanthropic team leadership.
• Experience supporting philanthropic Board(s) of Directors with governance acumen.
• Knowledge of all primary fundraising practices and procedures in a not for profit organization.
• Advanced analytical and planning skills necessary to determine effective fund development strategies, identify potential sources of contribution, and develop short and long term development goals and objectives for the Foundation.
• Excellent computer skills including core Microsoft programs, CRM management systems such as DREAM, Greater Giving and willingness to learn new technology as required.

Professional & Leadership Capabilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation and professional writing skills to express ideas clearly, concisely and to inspire audience/recipient engagement and response.
• Strong organizational and motivational abilities to establish priorities, work efficiently and inspire high level productivity and engagement of Foundation team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work concurrently on diverse projects under pressure; to maintain high standards for accuracy, productivity and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates competency in maintaining positive, collaborative and constructive interpersonal relationships.
• Understands and practices the principles of effective teamwork.

Why Join Us?

• Foundation Leadership: Serve as Executive Director for the Foundation Board of Directors while leading all fundraising and business aspects of the Foundation.
• Major & Transformational Giving: Lead major gift, planned giving, annual giving, grant writing, donor stewardship, and fundraising initiatives that support the mission and strategic priorities of Providence Mount St. Vincent.
• Board & Community Partnership: Collaborate with board members, volunteers, donors, leadership, and community stakeholders to advance philanthropic impact and organizational goals.
• Mission-Driven Impact: Help secure philanthropic support for charitable care, programming, capital projects, and community engagement activities that serve older adults and the broader community.

Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare?

If you are a philanthropy leader with experience in fundraising strategy, major gifts, board engagement, donor stewardship, and organizational leadership, we encourage you to apply and help advance Providence's mission through meaningful philanthropic partnerships.

The full pay range is listed in accordance with applicable law. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, organizational compensation alignment, and the approved hiring department budget for the position. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation and benefits.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits [.

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HCC provides a full range of services and support for people of all ages, especially those facing chronic or life-limiting illnesses. Our core competencies include restorative care, longitudinal care and care through the end of life. Our service lines include assisted living/skilled nursing/rehabilitation, home health, home infusion/pharmacy services, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), personal home services/private duty care and supportive housing.

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