Vice President, Tabitha Foundation

Company: Tabitha
Location: Lincoln, NE 68510 (South 48th Street area)

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Overview:[


TABITHA’S PURPOSE:
We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.

]Responsibilities:


POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vice President, Tabitha Foundation, provides leadership to the organization, to peers in management, and in support of Tabitha TEAMembers by overseeing matters pertaining to planning, coordinating and implementing the strategies to develop donors and contributions to support Tabitha. The strategic plans include donor acquisition, fundraising events, annual giving, major gifts and foundation grants. This leader serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and other key Tabitha Leaders to position Tabitha for sustainable and successful future performance. This position directs and coordinates the day to day responsibilities of the Tabitha Foundation department. This area is vitally important to Tabitha’s ability to meet the goal of providing optimum care to Tabitha’s seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, “seniors/clients”). This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabitha’s LIVE2Care Culture and actively embraces Tabitha’s Core Values. As a result, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of seniors/clients. In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with coworkers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Responsible for building an ongoing portfolio of Tabitha donors and stewarding those relationships through their lifetime of giving at Tabitha.
  • Provides strategic philanthropy and fund development leadership and decision making, ensuring that strategies align with Tabitha’s purpose and goals.
  • Responsible for effectively leading and meeting the annual fundraising and capital campaign goals for Tabitha.
  • Collaborates with the Foundation TEAMembers and CEO and also at the discretion of the CEO, with the Tabitha Board of Directors, to outline Tabitha’s course in fund development.
  • Assesses the effect of internal and external forces on the organization and its fund development.
  • Helps develop a balanced funding mix of donor sources suited to the needs of Tabitha that will aide in attracting and retaining donors.
  • Assists with establishing performance measures, monitoring results and helping the CEO and Tabitha Board of Directors evaluate the effectiveness of Tabitha’s fund development program. Provides regular communication including written executive reports to the CEO on donor visits, goals, and progress.
  • Responsible for overall structure and functions related to the staff of the Foundation department to meet the needs of Tabitha. Monitors activities of the department through coordination and collaboration with staff.
  • Creates a culture that is rewarding, engaging and satisfying.
  • Evaluates and provides appropriate growth and development opportunities for individuals on the Foundation team.
  • Facilitates optimum interaction between management, staff and volunteers.
  • Ensures appropriate planning that includes goal setting, identifying strategies, benchmarking and evaluation to support organization fund development initiatives. Translates goals into achievable steps.
  • Develops and actively participates in establishing and adhering to the budget of departments. Assures sound fiscal operation of development function that includes timely, accurate and comprehensive development of charitable contributions income and expense budgets, reporting, monitoring and implementation.
  • Handles detailed, complex concepts and problems and makes swift decisions regarding management and development issues.
  • Researches new methods of fund development and determines feasibility of new fundraising programs.
  • Oversees the implementation of the annual TEAMember planned giving program.
  • Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the President/CEO.
  • Acts appropriately as a key member of management, informing appropriate parties of problems or circumstances which may impact Tabitha, and maintaining confidentiality regarding such issues.
  • Serves on appropriate boards and committees within the community. Works independently in identifying and resolving issues, concerns and problems. Acquires subject matter expertise in the functions and activities of the department.
  • Acts as a representative of Tabitha—being professional at all times. This TEAMember identifies and studies problems and needs, develops solutions, and implements solutions to assist in providing outstanding service to each TEAMember and department at Tabitha. Maintains courteous relationship with CEO, Tabitha Board of Directors, management, direct reports, peers, members of other departments and volunteers, providing leadership, support and assistance as needed to assure achievement of departmental and corporate goals. Volunteers to assist others and seeks opportunities to serve Tabitha. Assures that all direct reports do so as well.
  • Prioritizes work load to assure that all essential functions are addressed effectively, making appropriate adjustments throughout each shift and each work week to meet changing and/or competing priorities when necessary. Utilizes strength and stamina to carry out all essential functions safely and effectively.
  • Uses good judgement, discretion and integrity in the review, research and resolution of problems or complaints in area of expertise.
  • Assures reports of broken and malfunctioning equipment are made in a timely manner.
  • Follows disaster plans and uses strength and agility during participation in preparedness drills and actual emergencies. Maintains a safe work environment. Assures that all direct reports do so as well.
  • Complies with HIPAA regulations regarding privacy by insuring that Protected Health Information (PHI) is safeguarded at all times. In addition, maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding any matter pertaining to any Tabitha seniors/clients, as well as Tabitha TEAMembers and TEAMember records. Assures that all direct reports do so as well.
  • Makes good decisions that contribute to the well-being of Tabitha, the success of Tabitha TEAMembers, and the achievement of Tabitha objectives. Makes decision regarding matters of importance, including decisions regarding complex issues that have been elevated by direct reports.
  • Prepares for, participates in and/or conducts meetings, both on a departmental level and on a company level. Participates in and/or conducts educational in-services as well as formal and informal training sessions for staff. Assures that all direct reports attend and participate in such meetings.
  • Completes required training and in-services promptly. Demonstrates understanding of the course content and implements training in daily activities. Assures that all direct reports do so as well.
  • Is a role model for staff by maintaining an exemplary record of attendance and punctuality as defined by Tabitha’s policy pertaining to attendance and punctuality. Records all time worked accurately and consistently using the timekeeping method provided by Tabitha. Assures that all direct reports meet Tabitha standards in this area as well.
  • Consistently uses strength, agility and good body mechanics when performing essential functions, develops, implement and follows appropriate safety and infection control policies and procedures of Tabitha and/or community and regulatory agencies. Assures that all direct reports do so as well.
  • Complies with Tabitha policies and procedures as published by Tabitha and which may be modified at Tabitha’s discretion. Contributes to quality assurance and performance improvement activities by identifying instances of non-compliance and taking appropriate action, including reporting violations of Tabitha policy or regulations as appropriate. Assures that all direct reports do so as well.
  • Controls preventable staff turnover related to supervisory responsibilities.
  • Follows Tabitha protocol for submission of completed documentation as it pertains to TEAMember time records, performance evaluation, performance improvement, attendance records, etc. with particular attention to accuracy and timeliness.
  • Carefully and consistently ensures that department protocol is followed regarding documentation pertaining to on-boarding, transfers and terminations. This includes completing TEAMember change forms promptly so that equipment can be issued, badges can be created, orientation can begin, and paychecks can be prepared. Assures that direct reports do so as well.
  • Behaves as a leader, fostering staff satisfaction through effective and consistent leadership. Establishes good relationships with staff, listens to staff concerns, takes appropriate action, communicates expectations, holds TEAMembers accountable, and manages consistently, identifying and removing barriers to TEAMember success. Contributes to the success of Tabitha TEAMembers by coaching, developing, encouraging, nurturing, mentoring, challenging, and setting an example for direct reports. This will include working with TEAMembers on correcting performance deficiencies, policy violations, or any other area of concern.
  • Responds appropriately to emergencies. Implements appropriate safety and disaster measures for the protection of residents, visitors and staff. Assures that all direct reports do so as well.
  • Makes decisions regarding matters of importance. Acts with integrity and in the best interest of Tabitha. Business relationships are conducted in the best interest of Tabitha, free of gifts, cash inducements, gratuities, favors, or other perceived improper inducements.
  • Willingly takes on additional duties and/or assignments, assisting with projects and responding to requests as assigned or as necessary.

Tabitha’s

Core Values
As a member of the Tabitha team, I will…


CARE
…extend unwavering Christian compassion


CONNECT
…build relationships rooted in love, because love matters


CUSTOMER CENTRIC
…identify, clarify and anticipate needs to exceed expectations


COLLABORATE
…create an atmosphere of teamwork


CULTIVATE
…nurture an environment of innovation and growth


COURAGE
…demonstrate confidence, boldness and determination


COMMIT
…devote our time, talent and treasures


CELEBRATE
…recognize and encourage all accomplishments big and small

Qualifications:


COMMUNICATION
: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language as well as terminology and jargon specific to the job. Understands written and verbal instructions. Sufficient fluency to be able to train coworkers/TEAMembers, explain complex problems to vendors, hold a conversation, conduct or participate in meetings, compose professional e-mails or other written communication, complete documentation requirements of the job and interact with management, vendors, state officials, TEAMembers, peer coworkers, customers, volunteers and managers effectively. Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues. Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergencies and emotional situations. Able to communicate expectations with those he/she supervises, including the ability to conduct performance appraisals and establish performance improvement plans. Ability to perform complex mental tasks. Facilitates departmental meetings as needed to keep TEAMembers informed of business and department changes. Participates in or leads meetings related to topics such as fundraising, strategic concepts, and Tabitha goals. Teaches classes and conducts training for TEAMembers.

WORKSITE CONDITIONS: Works indoors in a facility maintained by Tabitha that will typically be in good repair, clean, well ventilated and well lit. Work is performed in a standard office setting. Works under daily and hourly deadlines, requiring uninterrupted periods of intense activity. Frequent exposure to interruptions and changes in priorities. Frequent involvement with leadership, staff, volunteers and donors, working with difficult issues that can become stressful. Works beyond normal scheduled hours and on weekends and holidays when assigned. Is subject to extended hours or callback during emergency conditions or based upon needs of the organization.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
: Ability to gain access to the work area and then safely perform the duties of the job while utilizing standard and specialized equipment, including but not limited to the equipment described below. Ability to move about the work area. Ability to work at a computer for hours at a time. Frequent periods of intense activity, but rare need for physical strength or physical exertion. Must have the ability to spot errors or to sense when data output contains an error. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction). Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability and pass a 25 – pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and at Tabitha’s discretion.

EQUIPMENT USAGE: Standard and specialized equipment including laptop, PC, tablet, photocopier, scanner, fax machine, elevator, projector, telephone, and television.

AGE REQUIREMENT: At least age 18.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.

EXPERIENCE:
Five years of management experience (preferably in a non-profit environment) required. Five years of direct fundraising and or related sales experience preferred. Experience with database management; Raiser’s Edge preferred. Broad knowledge of fundraising techniques and funding sources preferred.
CREDENTIALS: Valid Nebraska Driver’s license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required. Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements.


STATEMENT OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Tabitha Health Care Services is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all employment practices and decisions including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, and the termination of employment.

Furthermore, Tabitha Health Care Services will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Please contact Tabitha Health Care Services Human Resources Department to request an accommodation.

As a government contractor, the organization has adopted written Affirmative Action Plans for women and minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. These plans will be revised on an annual basis. Tabitha Health Care Services is committed to making a good-faith effort toward achieving the objectives of the Plans. Any TEAMember who would like to review the Plans may do so by scheduling an appointment with the Human Resources Department during normal business hours.