Director of Major Gifts & Philanthropy

Rosecrance Behavioral Health; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off and sick leave

Referral program up to $1,000 per hire

Job summary

Rosecrance Behavioral Health in Champaign seeks a Director of Development to lead major and planned giving, donor cultivation, and special events. You will partner with leadership and volunteers to grow philanthropic revenue for unrestricted and restricted needs.

The role emphasizes crafting compelling cases for private support, managing donor portfolios, and coordinating annual fundraising events. Strong communication and relationship skills are essential, with CFRE a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
• Progressively responsible fund development with focus on major gifts.
• Proven donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship track record.
• Experience in developing and executing special events.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding relationship management abilities.
• Identify funding opportunities aligned with donor interests.
• Ability to articulate Rosecrance’s mission to inspire private support.
• Proven grant and major gift proposal writing.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices.
• Campaign experience; CFRE a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; CRM experience.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Belief in Rosecrance’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic partner to incorporate major and planned giving into the Foundation plan.
• Pursue data-driven strategy for individual giving growth (major, planned, events) in the assigned region.
• Manage donor portfolio, focusing on 5- and 6-figure gifts; qualify, solicit, and close.
• Plan and execute annual fundraising events (springtime benefit) in the assigned location.
• Engage Board and volunteers to secure significant gifts and open donor doors.
• Maintain collaboration with Rosecrance units to identify private support opportunities.
• Plan cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities for donors/prospects.
• Expand constituent pipelines including board, staff, clients, families, and foundations.
• Maintain CRM data; manage proposals, contracts, and gifts.

Skills

Major gifts

Planned gifts

Donor cultivation

Event planning

Communication

Relationship management

Grant writing

Fundraising best practices

Campaign experience

Independent work

CRM experience

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field

CFRE credential (plus)

Tools

CRM software (Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rosecrance Behavioral Health in Champaign seeks a Director of Development to lead major and planned giving, donor cultivation, and special events. You will partner with leadership and volunteers to grow philanthropic revenue for unrestricted and restricted needs.

The role emphasizes crafting compelling cases for private support, managing donor portfolios, and coordinating annual fundraising events. Strong communication and relationship skills are essential, with CFRE a plus.