Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Fremont Health
Address: 450 East 23rd St. - Fremont, NE

Under the general guidance of the Fremont Health Foundation Board of Directors and the Methodist Fremont Health CEO, this position is responsible for the management and development of all aspects of the FH Foundation organization and assets: including, but not limited to, increasing financial support; streamlining organization/process improvement; overseeing marketing and communications; and engagement of community, MFH employees, volunteers, and physicians. Responsible for increasing overall participation and dollars raised in annual giving while implementing major gifts and planned giving programs. Enhances current donor recognition programs and is responsible for the planning and execution of all annual fundraising events. Leads the community health programming efforts and hospital volunteer programs while supporting a variety of programmatic areas as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

Lead all aspects of the daily operations of the Foundation including finances, budgeting, reporting, office operation, management of teams, databases, public relations and marketing, etc.

Build and maintain relationships with donors at all levels and provide excellent customer service.

Establish and execute development plan to meet the mission and needs of the organization.

Manage financial assets of the organization to meet the established goals and priorities. Ensure appropriate resource management through effective budgeting and decision making.

Provide leadership inside and outside the organization to effectively meet program goals.

Plan and execute events as necessary as a part of the operation and fund development of the organization.

Manage volunteers including Board volunteers to meet the needs of the Board and the goals of the organization.

Execute public relations plans to effectively share stories, recognize donors and promote programs to meet the goals of the Foundation.

Additional Leadership Responsibilities

Oversees volunteer services at the hospital and the gift shop.

• Directs and supervises the activities of the volunteer coordinator and management of the hospital gift shop.

• Participates in presentations and speaking engagements for programs, clubs, churches and organizations throughout the community.

Directs our community health and community engagement initiatives.

• Works with leaders on public health issues and how we can address with the community.

• Builds strong relationships within the community and promotes the health system.

Schedule:

40 hours per week.

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Minimum:  Bachelor's degree (e.g., Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science Nursing, Bachelor in Social Work)

• Preferred: Master's degree (e.g. Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Science Nursing, Master of Social Work, Master Business Administration)

Experience

• Three years’ experience related to donor development, fund raising and program management or equivalent experience.

• Five to ten years of experience in a nonprofit organization.

License/Certification

• Driver's license required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Management position requiring high level of leadership and minimal direction for superiors. 

• Significant financial management, planning, prioritizing and running of the daily operations of the Foundation.

• Project and program management required.

• Interacts with internal and external audiences including physicians, administrators, vendors, as well as community members.

• Exercises a high degree of tact and diplomacy.

• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills using the ability to clearly present ideas with the ability to influence and persuade across all levels of the organization and within the public eye.

• Flexible scheduling for some evening and weekends at community events as requested/needed.

• To meet with donors/prospects and attend community events and activities, must be able to drive, have a valid driver's license, and frequent use of own transportation.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Not necessary for the position (0%):

  • Balancing

  • Climbing

  • Crawling

  • Crouching

  • Pulling/Pushing

  • Twisting

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

  • Fingering/Touching

  • Kneeling

  • Repetitive Motions

  • Stooping/bending

• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

  • Carrying

  • Grasping

  • Hearing

  • Keyboarding/typing

  • Lifting

  • Reaching

  • Seeing/Visual

  • Sitting

  • Speaking/talking

  • Standing

  • Walking

Job Hazards

• Not Related:

  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)

  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.