Philanthropy & Major Gifts Development Manager

ECU Health; Kenansville (NC); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Great Benefits

Job summary

ECU Health is hiring a development professional to advance philanthropic initiatives at the Kenansville-based hospital and system-wide priorities. You will solicit gifts, manage events, cultivate donor relationships and oversee the local development council.

Responsibilities include coordinating with foundation teams, identifying grant opportunities, and driving content for donor communications. A bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years in fundraising are required, with major gifts experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience, major gifts cultivation preferred.
• Must understand philanthropy in health care and/or educational institutions.
• Proven track record of soliciting and securing major gifts and working with volunteers.
• Excellent organizational and client/customer service orientation.
• Persuasive oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate and steward donors and prospects for local hospital fundraising and events.
• Collaborate with hospital personnel for grateful patient referrals and development of cultivation strategies.
• Coordinate with ECU Health Foundation teams to execute fundraising needs for identified initiatives.
• Assist third party organizations with fundraising efforts for the local hospital.
• Represent the local hospital at business, civic and social functions.
• Oversee local development council activities and take minutes as needed.
• Research grant opportunities and assist with writing proposals under leadership guidance.
• Develop content with Donor Relations to raise awareness and revenue for programs.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Persuasive communication

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Fundraising software

Planned giving software

Spreadsheets

Database management

Job description

ECU Health is hiring a development professional to advance philanthropic initiatives at the Kenansville-based hospital and system-wide priorities. You will solicit gifts, manage events, cultivate donor relationships and oversee the local development council.

Responsibilities include coordinating with foundation teams, identifying grant opportunities, and driving content for donor communications. A bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years in fundraising are required, with major gifts experience