Hartford Healthcare

Primary Location

: Connecticut-New Britain-100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Job

: Management / Administration

Organization

: New Britain General

Job Posting

: Apr 1, 2025 

Director of Philanthropy, Central Region - (25152872) 

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. 

Hartford HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care-delivery system- with more than 500 locations serving 185 towns and cities- includes two tertiary-level teaching hospitals, an acute-care community teaching hospital, an acute-care hospital and trauma center, three community hospitals, a behavioral health network, a multispecialty physician group, a clinical care organization, a regional home care system, an array of senior care services, a mobile neighborhood health program and a comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation network. On average, Hartford HealthCare touches more than 27,000 lives every single day. The unique, system-wide Institute Model offers a unified high standard of care in crucial specialties at hospital and ambulatory sites across Connecticut offering unparalleled expertise at the most affordable cost. The institutes include: Ayer Neuroscience, Behavioral Health, Cancer, Digestive Health, Heart and Vascular, Orthopedics and Tallwood Urology & Kidney.

Position Summary:

The Director of Philanthropy will plan, organize, direct and strategically grow a $1Million+ philanthropic program for Hartford HealthCare Central Region which consists of The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center. The Director, working in conjunction with regional leadership, will design and implement fund-raising campaigns by cultivating relationships, soliciting gifts, acknowledging donors, and properly stewarding through the donation cycle. The Director will also serve as the administrative liaison to the Central Region Auxiliaries, including oversight of three gift shops

Key Accountabilities:

• Build relationships and increase donations in a community-focused approach. Design and implement fund-raising campaigns using direct mail, personal solicitation, involvement of businesses and organizations, appeals to philanthropic organizations and planned giving through estate planning, bequests, trusts, etc. 
• Provide recognition through gift clubs, written and electronic communication, recognition events, donor signage including plaques and digital displays, and special recognition for planned gift individuals
• Develop department goals and objectives and establish and implement policies and procedures for operation of the Philanthropy department. Implementing techniques and strategies to achieve such goals.
• Work closely with the HHC Central Region Auxiliaries to plan and raise funds through fundraising events and other initiatives for the benefit of MidState Medical Center and The Hospital of Central Connecticut at the New Britain General and Bradley Memorial campuses.
• Collaborate with colleagues and medical staff of Hartford HealthCare to maximize fundraising opportunities, strategize on system-wide initiatives and solicitations, and ensure best practices and fundraising and volunteer standards of operation
• Create the operating budget, prepare regular reports and provide updates for the hospital’s Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team, and development committees
• Partner with Community Engagement in recruiting, supporting and engaging Corporators. Serve as advisor in Community Engagement grant making

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Business Administration or other closely related fields is required
• Seven plus years of leadership experience in fundraising, public affairs, marketing, communications or other closely related fields
• Demonstrated success in capital campaigns and planned giving
• Experience in leading teams and programs with organization-wide impact
• Accomplished in leading successful fundraising initiatives to support organizational goals and objectives
• A team leader who motivates and inspires others through a collaborative approach that focuses on results
• Clearly communicate the “case for support” for a variety of organizational programs and appeals in need of philanthropic support
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to conceptualize the big picture while managing the small details
• Proficient in Raiser’s Edge Software

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Regular

Standard Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours)