About Lakewood Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribunes Top Workplaces for the third year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond. About the Unit/Department/Team Our deepest purpose as a marketing and foundation team is to support the health and well-being of our patients, residents, and communities through effective, impactful, and creative communication of Lakewood care services and community initiatives. Mission for Position The Foundation Development Officer will play a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing valuable relationships with our community of donors with an emphasis on soliciting major gifts in support of strategic goals. The Foundation Development Officer will manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors to increase their involvement and support of the Lakewood Foundation through research, cultivation, and solicitation of donors to grow and strengthen the program. Duties & Responsibilities Donor Relations (85%) Work in collaboration with the Foundation Director and VP of Strategy & Development to develop and implement annual giving strategies for Lakewood. Manage major donors and prospects to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward supporters. Maintain donor databases, communications, payments, and retention plans. Identify donors passions and interests, build relationships, and leverage those relationships into meaningful support opportunities that utilize a variety of gift vehicles including multi-year gifts and planned giving. Increase the number and quality of donor prospects through individual visits, research, donor database management, and networking. Conduct research to identify and qualify new major gift donors. Create and present compelling proposals to prospects and donors demonstrating the impact of their gifts Develop and manage capital campaigns as needed for building/expansion projects Manage foundation committees as needed Organize, recruit, and train system and foundation volunteers Administration & Support (15%) Maintain detailed records of all donor contact, history, and activities. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of information collected. Assist with Foundation and Lakewood Health System events as needed. Position Type Part-Time: 24 -32 hours/week. Qualifications Qualifications BA/BS degree, plus two years of experience working in advancement and/or foundation operations, project or event management, or a combination of experience in a closely related field. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ideal Candidate Self-starter, resourceful, highly attentive to details Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a strong sense of urgency coupled with demonstrated success in management of multiple priorities. Demonstrated success in working independently but also collaboratively in a team setting Ability to manage multiple priorities and constituents Solid relationship-building skills with a diverse constituency of donors, faculty, strategic partners, volunteers and colleagues Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective presentation skills. Ability to maintain confidential information Demonstrated experience working with databases, websites, and related technologies Benefits Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset! Generous Flex Time Off & Wellness Time Off 401K Match Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year Best-in-region employer HSA contributions New in 2024 - employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage! With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare! Next Steps Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience? >>>Contact Matt Jensen to discuss the possibilities further : Matt Jensen, Director of Marketing & Foundation P: 218-898-7960 E: (e-mail removed) Apply Online | Careers - Lakewood Health System Lakewood Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.