Support the Campaign Director with projects and programs related to the comprehensive campaign
Track detailed project plans including benchmarks, milestones, deliverables, goals, and key players
Schedule meetings and create presentations and other key collateral in support of the campaign plan
Collaborate with campaign volunteer leadership, donors, executives, physicians, and Houston Methodist staff
Assist with design and execute strategies and programs essential to donor and patient engagement, experiences, and assigned communications
Track program effectiveness, identify trends, recommend goals, implement strategies, and ensure quality to meet desired metrics
Lead program meetings, provide meaningful contributions, and identify next steps
Lead projects and coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure timelines, deliverables and budgets are met
Serve as primary resource/subject matter expert to the Foundation staff and mentor junior staff
Produce and coordinate dissemination of progress reports, presentations, and other materials to Foundation staff, leaders, volunteers, and donors
Participate on internal committees and task forces; follow up on action items to ensure completion
Provide management with analysis and performance metrics and establish methods to track program success
Manage the scope, schedule, and budget of assigned programs; ensure timely submission of invoices and adherence to budgets
Employ lean principles in driving process improvements and monitor engagement strategies and budget for cost-saving opportunities
Build upon foundational knowledge of healthcare fundraising and seek professional development opportunities
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
Three years experience in development, communications, media relations, marketing or related field, two years of which must be in project management, coordination or event planning
May consider HM employee with four years of experience who demonstrates progressive responsibilities
Experience in healthcare fundraising/development preferred
Experience in working with institutional leadership and staff
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED N/A
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Experience with fundraising campaigns or fund development preferred
Editing experience and/or familiarity with the AP style guidelines
Flexibility and responsiveness in performing multiple projects simultaneously; ability to prioritize tasks and follow-through
Successful track record in project management a plus
Strong leadership, facilitation and presentation skills
Strong conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to critically evaluate issues, options, and performance results
Ability to successfully manage relationships among all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to meet deadlines in a time-sensitive, fast paced environment with attention to detail and accuracy
Strong personal work ethic, self-motivated and results-oriented
Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of major gifts fundraising for health care, higher education and/or academic medical center preferred
Work Attire: Business professional
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area (Yes)