Director of Philanthropy & Major Gifts

Rosecrance Behavioral Health; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group Life Insurance

LTD and AD&D

Tuition assistance

Licensure reimbursement

Wellness program

Daily pay

Job summary

Rosecrance Behavioral Health seeks a Director of Development to lead major gifts, donor relations, and strategic fundraising initiatives. The role partners with leadership, volunteers, and Rosecrance operating units to secure philanthropic support for unrestricted and restricted needs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and proven success in fund development, major gifts, and grant writing. Travel and evening/weekend events are possible as part of donor engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in major gifts and donor stewardship required.
• Ability to write compelling grant and major gift proposals.
• Strong communication of private support case to diverse donors.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a donor portfolio with major gift prospects (5- and 6-figure potential).
• Develop cultivation/ solicitation/stewardship plans with leadership.
• Collaborate with Rosecrance units to align private support with programs.
• Plan events, proposals, site visits, and thank-you communications.
• Maintain CRM donor data, meeting notes, and gift information.
• Engage board members and volunteers to unlock new gifts.

Skills

Major gifts

Special events

Fundraising messaging

Grant writing

Fundraising best practices

Independent worker

Team player

Travel readiness

Donor cultivation

Board engagement

Strategic partnerships

CRM data management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Tools

CRM (Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rosecrance Behavioral Health seeks a Director of Development to lead major gifts, donor relations, and strategic fundraising initiatives. The role partners with leadership, volunteers, and Rosecrance operating units to secure philanthropic support for unrestricted and restricted needs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and proven success in fund development, major gifts, and grant writing. Travel and evening/weekend events are possible as part of donor engagement.