Job Description

The Corporate and Foundation Relations Specialist is responsible for supporting the advancement of Bozeman Health Foundation’s mission by managing philanthropic relationships with business and foundation prospects. Writes and manages grants and solicitation requests for corporate, private, and individual family foundations. Creates and maintains relationships with leadership at these entities and coordinates appropriate meetings and interactions to occur with Health System leaders and senior staff Works in close collaboration with Foundation team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, communications, marketing, sales, or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in a professional corporation or foundation fundraising environment

Preferred

• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
• Professional education coursework completed in the development field
• Healthcare experience and a working knowledge of the region

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Serve as the foundation liaison to regional businesses, corporations, and foundations.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit corporate and foundation contributions.
• Establish, evaluate, and assess annual goals, targets, and benchmarks for corporate and foundation giving
• Develop and manage corporate and foundation stewardship plans.
• Engage new and existing vendors as contributors.
• Network regularly with regional businesses and attend applicable functions.
• Solicit and steward annual Hospitality sponsorships.
• Collaborate with the Foundation team on grant tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate with system departments on grant-worthy projects.
• Research and submit appropriate foundation grant applications.
• Volunteer in meaningful ways to benefit the community including internal and external event attendance.
• Develop strong relationships with Health System team members in support of the Foundation’s mission.
• Lead, teach, inspire, help, and consistently demonstrate hospital behavioral standards.
• Manages a portfolio of businesses and grant-making foundation donors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

*Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

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