Foundation Development Specialist at Ascension in Murfreesboro, TN

Drive strategic charitable development to expand life-changing healthcare services across our community. You will cultivate major gift opportunities, analyze campaign performance data and process donor contributions with care.

• Location: Murfreesboro, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
• Department: Foundation
• Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time

Responsibilities

• Participate in fundraising campaigns, grant administration, major gift and/or charitable development programs.
• Assist with fundraising campaigns including budgets and timelines.
• Develop donor confidence and relationships through effective gift solicitation, processing and acknowledgement.
• Support the development and implementation of tracking strategies for solicitation efforts and perform analysis of data for results.
• Develop and manage Employee Giving Campaign and other campaigns.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certification specializing in Fund Raising preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's

degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:

• one or two years of major gift experience of $10,000 or more highly preferred.

About the Team

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

About the Company

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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