Director of Philanthropy

Position Summary

The Director of Philanthropy is a key contributor to the growth of the organization’s philanthropic revenue, responsible for developing, executing and optimizing programs that drive donor acquisition, engagement and giving.

About the Role

This role focuses on building a sustainable base of support through strategic management of mid-level donors and leadership of core giving programs. In close partnership with Foundation leadership and cross-functional team members, this role drives donor identification and early-stage cultivation, leveraging data and insights to identify new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes annual giving and corporate giving strategies, including multi-channel campaigns, appeals and stewardship initiatives.
• Oversight and expansion of the grateful patient program.
• Fosters relationships with physicians, promotes philanthropic awareness and facilitates grateful patient referrals.
• Enhances donor experiences, maintains accurate and timely documentation of engagement activity, and collaborates effectively across departments.

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage and grow a mid-level donor portfolio with measurable year-over-year increases in giving and engagement.
• Strong capability in identifying, qualifying, and cultivating new donors, with disciplined movement of relationships through stages of engagement and successful handoff of top-tier prospects to major gift portfolio.
• Experience designing and executing annual giving, corporate giving and donor engagement initiatives with clear performance outcomes.
• Ability to use donor database data, reporting, and analytics to inform strategy, prioritize efforts and measure success.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage donors, leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed participation, and revenue goals.
• Strong attention to detail with consistent documentation of donor interactions, engagement activity and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, or related field required.
• Demonstrated success managing a portfolio of donors or clients with responsibility for revenue growth, retention and engagement.
• Experience leading or supporting annual giving campaigns, corporate partnerships, or donor engagement programs required.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge or similar), Microsoft Office Suite, and reporting tools required; experience with campaign management platforms and donor analytics tools preferred.

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