Undue Medical Debt · 2 days ago
Associate Director of Development
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expUndue Medical Debt is a national nonprofit dedicated to erasing financially burdensome medical debt. The Associate Director of Philanthropy will be responsible for managing frontline giving programs and cultivating relationships with individual donors to secure significant financial support for the organization’s mission.
Financial ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Co-collaborate on the development and execution of a comprehensive frontline giving strategy focused on securing leadership and major gifts, aligning with Undue Medical Debt's overall strategic priorities
Manage a dedicated portfolio of 125-150 high-potential individual donors and prospects, focusing on discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Conduct 10 to 12 meaningful donor meetings or significant contacts a month with individuals in the portfolio
Strategize with the VP of Philanthropy and senior leadership to identify, qualify, and build relationships with prospective major gift donors
Develop and submit high-quality proposals, presentations, and reports tailored to individual donor interests and giving capacity
Partner with current campaigns program lead to design, launch, and manage effective peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and volunteer efforts
Support and steward individuals leading fundraising efforts on behalf of Undue Medical Debt, providing tools, resources, and personalized encouragement
Explore new avenues for grassroots engagement, such as small donor initiatives, giving days, and community-led events
Build and maintain strong, authentic relationships with portfolio donors, ensuring their continued support and engagement through personalized stewardship plans
Serve as a primary liaison, providing regular, high-impact updates on program impact and fostering open communication
Plan and execute tailored donor engagement activities and events, such as intimate briefings or site visits, designed to move donors toward a major gift commitment
Develop compelling materials, such as presentations, impact reports, and case studies, to effectively communicate Undue Medical Debt's mission and impact to individual audiences
Track and analyze key metrics related to frontline fundraising, including donor pipeline progress and solicitation metrics
Prepare regular reports on the progress and impact of the organization’s frontline giving programs
Maintain knowledge of best practices in frontline fundraising, donor cultivation, and current philanthropic trends
Collaborate closely with colleagues across the organization, including philanthropy, communications, and finance teams, to ensure a cohesive donor experience
Contribute to fostering an ethical, positive, results-oriented philanthropic culture founded on transparent communication
Qualification
Required
3+ years of progressive experience in frontline fundraising or relationship management, with demonstrated success in securing gifts at the $5,000+ level
Proven track record of success in managing and personally soliciting a portfolio of individual donors
Deep understanding of individual donor motivations, solicitation strategies, and best practices in comprehensive donor stewardship
Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with high-net-worth individuals
Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and track a complex donor pipeline
Proficiency in database management software (ex. Bloomerang, Raisers Edge) and related research/prospecting software (ex. iWave) is required
Travel required
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite is required
Experience with CRM database systems is required
Ability to work in a highly collaborative, transparent work environment in which providing and receiving feedback is common practice
Outstanding interpersonal skills; comfortable in an external facing role; Creative and innovative
Excellent and compelling verbal and written communication skills; high attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational skills
Meticulous project management skills and ability to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload; must meet deadlines
Ability to receive, prioritize, and follow-up with requests from various stakeholders
Keen analytical skills
An exceptional work ethic and track record of personal initiative; collegial and collaborative
Passion for Undue Medical Debt's mission and eagerness to become well-versed in our work
Willingness to learn about the inequities of healthcare/various national healthcare systems
Strong ability to perform in a fast-paced and high-volume environment
Flexibility and adaptability to new processes in an emerging and changing environment
Humble
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience in developing and executing peer-to-peer fundraising strategies is highly desirable
Raiser's Edge preferred
Benefits
4 weeks PTO (with additional days granted after 3rd and 5th anniversaries).
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
403(b) retirement plan matching.
Employee Assistance Program.
Company
Undue Medical Debt
RIP Medical Debt is now Undue Medical Debt! We're on a mission to end medical debt and enable fearless healthcare for all.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.34M2023-06-06Grant· $0.34M
Leadership Team
Ravneeta Consul
Chief Operating Officer
Max Gundlach
Students in Action Program Founder
Recent News
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