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IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon

Worker Type:

Regular

Pay Range:

$21.89 - $32.83

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary:

Responsible for administrative support of activities related to gift/contribution recording, and for Event Planning and sponsorship solicitation. Takes independent initiative in maintenance of donor database, deposits, records, gift receipts/acknowledgements, and pledge recording/reminders. Ensures reconciliation of gifts, pledges, deposits, and bank, investment, and trust accounts with accounting department. Organize and administer multiple programs supported by the foundation. Those programs may include fundraising activities, administration of programs, and may include annual campaigns. This position may also work closely with market and communications.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains accurate and complete records on all donors and prospective donors, including database and paper files. Records all gifts and pledges in database and hard files. Follows up within 48 hours of receipt.Supports the increase of revenue of and participation growth in assigned events. Provides assistance and/or information as requested by hospital staff, foundation board, other departments, or donors, as related to gifts, campaigns, funds, special events, and financial information. May attend and assist, as needed, in meetings and various committees. Coordinates event planning.Works collaboratively with Board members, staff and volunteers to cultivate donors and solicit individual and corporate contributions and sponsorships for assigned events. May assist with press releases, newsletters, and social media updates. Provides program reports to board members. Transcribes Foundation Board meeting minutes.Assists in the procurement of donations, silent auction items and in-kind items or services. Processes memorial donations. Assists in planning and executing direct mail campaign, and special events and other activities as requested. Work with system finance on check requests from restricted funds, and on 990 end of the year reporting. Develops and oversees production of appropriate fundraising activities as needed. Identifies, writes and/or coordinates proposals for corporate sponsorship of events. Evaluates current sponsorships and initiate new opportunities for sponsorships.Assists with research, site visits, selection of and contract negotiations with third party vendors; also to include audio/visual, catering and decorations with events. Recruits, coordinates and support events, vendors, volunteers and related special event committees.Ensures appropriate recognition for donors by preparing timely gift/pledge acknowledgments and maintaining accurate donor listings for recognition walls, publications, and the like within 48 hour time line. Prepares thank you letters for donors and volunteers as necessary.Monitors status of donor pledges, prepare monthly invoices and renewal letters as needed to maintain continued donor support. Maintains all board files and minutes. Plans and coordinates board level meetings and retreats. Completes all minute correspondence within one week of meeting. Organizes board records and information.Coordinates records for bank, trust and investment accounts for the Foundation, including all wire transfers and related payments. May prepare deposits and reconcile with bank statements and department database. Reconcile gifts, pledges, deposits, and bank, investment, and trust accounts with accounting department. Answers all initial calls into Foundation, organizes and tracks all financial assistance.Program Management/Grant Administration: Works with social workers and care team leaders to fill field requests. Oversee program deployment from project requests to agencies and fulfillment and payment. Work with a wide variety of vendors, agencies and organizations to fill specific financial requests including patient and family emergency assistance and wish fulfillment.Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of experience and education

EXPERIENCE

Two years’ office experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

None

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

8783010033 Foundations

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.