Senior Stewardship and Donor Relations Specialist

Job Summary As a member of the Principal Gifts & Donor Relations team, the Senior Foundation Specialist, Donor Relations & Stewardship will have oversight of gift stewardship, and donor recognition programs for major, mid-level and annual donors. The Senior Foundation Specialist, Donor Relations & Stewardship will be dedicated to ensuring best practices are adhered to for strengthening relationships with donors. The goal of the donor relations function is to ensure that major, mid-level and annual donors experience high-quality interactions across Corewell Health that foster long-term engagement and investment. Essential Functions Oversee stewardship activities related to annual donors, midlevel donors, major donors and key fundraising events, which includes creation of custom thank you letters, gratitude reports, and coordinating special visits and recognition. Manage creation and implementation of gift acceptance agreements and stewardship plans Oversee donor signage recognition throughout Corewell Health West ensuring maintenance and creation of new signage. Maintain a stewardship portfolio of select donors Collaborate with stewardship team on key donor activities to create a comprehensive and consistent stewardship program Create talking points/scripts and event briefings for regional hospital events Oversee and implement stewardship events as needed Qualifications Required Bachelors degree in philanthropy, communications, marketing, business, or related field 5 years of relevant experience in fund development, volunteer and donor relations, or related field. About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence. How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) . On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Primary Location SITE - 25 Michigan St - Grand Rapids Department Name Major Gift Planning - Foundation - CHW Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency Variable weekends CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.