Experience Inc. Jobs

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Development Specialist is responsible for providing support of a variety of projects and the execution of initiatives within the Foundation’s Special Events unit. The Senior Development Specialist relies on appropriate resources to collect relevant data, compile information for management decisions, and ensures the successful execution of related projects. The projects for this role are minimally anticipated, established and directly linked to the evolution of the Foundation’s operational focus and accomplishment of goals.

Under the guidance of management, this position assists with creating new donor pipeline strategies through the coordinator of special fundraising and community outreach in-person and virtual events for Methodist and the Foundation. Events include bi-annual gala, specialist receptions, luncheons, dinners, tours and other events involving Senior HM Executives, Board of Director, and other high level volunteers and prospective contributors.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop relationships with high-level donors, prospective donors and key volunteers to ensure goals are met, to include leading regular planning and debriefings to determine feedback and next action items.

• Proactively maintains familiarity with the work of clinical staff, physicians, and administration to successfully identify appropriate contacts for data collection.

• Utilizes effective and fluid communications with internal and external stakeholders to ensure collaboration and synergy.

• Effectively communicates project initiatives, timelines and change management activities.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Independently manages complex projects and coordinates with key stakeholders and others to ensure department timelines, deliverables and budgets are met. Utilizes technology resources to conduct research for assigned projects.

• Participates on internal committees and task forces as assigned, ensuring that critical objectives are clearly explained and action items are appropriately completed.

• Supports Foundation staff to produce monthly campaign progress reports.

• Works closely with Advancement Services and Development Officers to support strategic moves management for contributor/prospective contributor engagement.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support management with analysis and performance metrics for use in assessments and identifying areas for improvement. Establishes methods to track event, project, and/or initiatives success and gathers feedback for future reference.

• Employs a proactive approach in the optimization of donor and department expectations by monitoring and improving the established workflow, using peer-to-peer accountability, and identifying solutions via collaboration. Adopts lean principles in driving process improvements. Role models situational awareness.

• Takes necessary steps to ensure resolution of information discrepancies that arise in Raisers Edge. Assists with data clean up, data archiving and data analysis projects as appropriate.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages own time and department resources efficiently. Seeks out opportunities to increase efficiency and productivity for self and department. Supports team goals and metrics through efficient, timely and appropriate issue resolution.

• Submits invoices on time and tracks and adheres to budget for assigned projects, as applicable.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Proactively manages own professional development. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP). Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.

• Builds upon foundational knowledge of major gift fundraising for healthcare and seeks opportunities to strengthen skill set within assigned unit.

• Stays abreast of industry best practices and make recommendations for improvements.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree required.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 5 years' experience in communications, development, media relations or marketing, two years of which must be in project management/coordination/event planning.

• Experience in healthcare fundraising/development preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• 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

• Knowledge of editing and/or familiarity with the AP style guidelines.

• Flexibility and responsiveness in performing multiple projects simultaneously. Skills; ability to prioritize tasks and follow-through to meet expectations of multiple constituencies.

• Strong leadership, facilitation and presentation skills

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to critically evaluate issues, options, and performance results, both quantitative and qualitatively.

• Ability to successfully manage relationships among all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.

• Highly motivated and able to work well as team player is critical; willing to accept responsibility and be held accountable for projects.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities with good attention to detail.

• 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No

• Scrubs No

• Business professional Yes

• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes

• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.