Posted on November 4, 2009

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Director of Funds Development

Altarum Institute is a non-profit health systems research and consulting organization serving government and private-sector clients. Altarum provides objective research and tailored consulting services that help clients understand and solve the complex systems problems that impact health and health care. With a history dating back more than 60 years, Altarum Institute offers unparalleled knowledge and practical expertise. Our more than 350 employees represent the best in health care policy, research, business and clinical process improvement, technical assistance, and program evaluation.

Altarum is seeking a Director of Funds Development to play a leading role in the design, implementation/management and long-term evaluation a philanthropic funds development program that supports the Institute's growing independent research, mission demonstration and outreach/education activities. The position reports to the Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer for the Institute. The incumbent will have sustained interaction with the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute, members of the Board of Trustees and other senior leaders in the Institute.

The principal responsibilities of the Funds Development Office and its Director will be four-fold:

1. to continuously scan and qualify opportunities in the philanthropic marketplace that align with the Institute's core research, demonstration and outreach aims and securely “plant” those opportunities within the relevant research and technical units of the Institute for formal pursuit;
2. to build the Institute's stature in the philanthropic community through the persistent cultivation and maintenance of relationships with priority funding prospects, development of needed collateral materials (case statements, etc);
3. to serve as the information clearinghouse within the Institute, tracking all past and ongoing philanthropic pursuits to ensure appropriate coordination and absorption of “lessons learned” and;
4. to provide an annual assessment of the Institute's progress/success in building profile in the community, securing funds and cementing long-term, strategic funding relationships that will serve the Institute's growing research, mission demonstration and outreach agenda.

The new Director of Funds Development will bring a wide experience base in the design, management and evaluation of development programs. The successful candidate will have deep credential and well established relationships in the health philanthropy community and will have a proven track record in cultivating and maintaining donor relationships. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and have exceedingly strong presentation skills, both written and verbal. Strong grant writing skills and a demonstrated history of securing health-related philanthropic grants are highly desired. This position is located in the Washington, DC/Alexandria area and requires frequent travel.

The Director will be personable, energetic and an effective communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented style and the ability to interact easily with diverse audience internally and externally. A keen sense of ethics, integrity and professionalism with a passion and commitment to the mission and value system of Altarum Institute will be essential in this role.

A minimum of a Bachelors degree is required with no less than ten years of experience in a funds development role akin to what is described above.

Altarum's dynamic work environment emphasizes integrity, personal commitment, and teamwork. In addition to the meaningful and challenging work, Altarum offers an outstanding benefits program that includes paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k (5% employer contribution and immediate vesting), a flexible work environment, and much more. We invite you to explore exciting and rewarding career opportunities with us.

Altarum is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to:

Jeff Brabant
Sr. Recruiter
Altarum Institute
3520 Green Court
Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Fax: (734) 302-4998
E-mail: jeff.brabant@altarum.org

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Job Type: Development/Fundraising
Organization Type: Nonprofit Organizations