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GENERAL PURPOSE: This position will provide strategic leadership for the Foundation for Managed Care Pharmacy (FMCP), a 501 c (3) non-profit organization and is responsible for the development of fundraising opportunities and the overall management of the organization. Guidance and direction is provided by the FMCP Board of Trustees and reports directly to the AMCP CEO. This position is responsible for all fundraising and development activities, including development of internal and external relationships to build, create success and meet fundraising goals. In addition, this position is responsible for program and budget management. This position will be able to articulate FMCP's mission, goals and programs to a variety of constituencies, including high-level individual donors, foundations, and interested parties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Responsibilities

Reviews and ensures alignment to AMCP and FMCP activities and capabilities to identify opportunities to align with external funding sources.

Works collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer, and senior staff to develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy including all policies, procedures, and controls.

Monitors and reports regularly on the progress of the development program.

Establishes short and long range goals for funding sources and annual fundraising goals for specific programs.

Identify and solicit gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, non-governmental organizations and other potential donors.

Designs and implements plans for developing key external partnerships by cultivating philanthropic support, and works to develop donor base/pipeline.

Prepares proposals to funding organizations to support global outreach and impacts projects and for solicitation of major gifts, direction and oversight of various special events.

Manages portfolio of donors and works closely key volunteers in individual, corporate and foundation donor cultivation and solicitation.

Promotes new volunteer opportunities as avenues to build capacity for achieving fund development goals and objectives.

Manages grant funding activities, including research of prospective funders; writes grant proposals, grant reports, annual reports and other publications related to fundraising. Manages grant proposal process, contracted grant writers and timely execution of all submittals.

Develops, implements and manages the Foundation's budget to meet organizational needs.

Detailed responsibilities:

30% Business Development: Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive proactive development plan focused on expanding and enhancing foundation relationships by directing and coordinating activities related to obtaining monetary support for strategically aligned activities.

30% Pharmacy Affairs: Design, implement and manage a comprehensive pharmacy affairs program aimed at meeting strategic goals of leadership, and education to prepare managed care pharmacists for future innovative and entrepreneurial practice opportunities.

30% Strategic Alliances: Work closely with senior staff, FMCP Trustees and the AMCP CEO to create opportunities to build the future growth of managed care pharmacy and meet strategic objectives.

10% Foundation Operations: Manage the ongoing functions of FMCP including, reporting, finances, accounting, budget development and represents FMCP externally.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

The ideal candidate should be a visionary and a strategic leader who can work effectively with teams of professionals in a matrix organization. The candidate will bring an analytical, intellectual understanding of pharmacy, managed care, and research, and its impact on the US healthcare system. Leading candidates will be broadly informed leaders with a high level of intellectual curiosity and the capacity to encourage others to explore innovation and creativity.

Successful candidates will be able to:

- Engage and convene leaders and members in a process of exploration and dialogue

- Motivate leaders and volunteers to create a spirit of fundraising and philanthropy

- Creatively think and be both innovative as well as pragmatic in meeting goals

- Confidently explore issues while also recognizing that ownership of ideas is less important than the result

- Effectively communicate and be persuasive in presenting ideas and strategic insights.

- Adept at developing relationships with academia, professional organizations, including AMCP and the pharmaceutical industry in furthering the goals and supporting FMCP

- Exhibit strong organizational, administrative, and financial management skills

- Work in an atmosphere of a "hands-on" role and to perform tasks with a small staff and volunteers

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree in the pharmacy field preferred. Also preferred, is three (+) years of experience creating and implementing fundraising programs within large, complex organizations - preferably with a science or public health focus. Familiarity and experience in non-profit fundraising.


AMCP offers an excellent salary and benefits package which includes, health and dental insurance, life insurance, long term and short term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), parking, flexible spending account, vacation, medical and personal leave, and an attractive holiday schedule.



To apply, please forward your cover letter and résumé via email to: Human Resources, AMCP, 100 North Pitt Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314. E-mail HR@amcp.org.