Essentia Health · 13 hours ago
Program Manager - Major Giving
Detroit Lakes, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expEssentia Health is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing quality care, and they are seeking a Program Manager of Major Giving to manage a portfolio of major gift donors. This role involves identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with both potential and existing donors, while coordinating efforts with the systemwide development staff.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Manage and optimize a major gift portfolio of corporate and individual prospects of 50 to 60
Responsible for developing relationship strategies for effective donor engagement and stewardship of constituents in donor portfolio
Work closely with Development leadership team to manage key Board functions, as assigned
Leverages relationships with colleagues and regional board members to identify, connect with, cultivate, solicit and steward donors
Monitor, track, and report on donor relationship progress with metrics as compared to agreed upon goals
Partner with Sr. Director of Major Giving to expand legacy and planned giving
Keep track of local foundation budget ensuring minimize expenses while maximizing return while aligning with foundation strategy
Work in collaboration with research and service team to support any necessary data lists, proposals, assets, events, or marketing materials to support Foundation plan
Maintain and expand learning to sustain a solid understanding of fundraising best practice and foundation needs to inform and optimize fundraising plan
Oversees regional development plans, in coordination with services team, support local events and programs designed to expand constituent participation and encourage major giving
Ability to present, plan, and update your results of fundraising to leadership
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications or related field
Minimum of two years of fundraising or sales experience
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as verified through appropriate licensing agency
Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health's insurer
Proof of current motor vehicle insurance, including minimum State limits and without business exclusion
Preferred
Experience with donor relationship management strategies. For example, through CRM (Client Relationship Management) software such as Raisers Edge or Sales Force
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Professional development through training
Tuition reimbursement
Educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health
Company
Essentia Health
Essentia Health is a non-profit organization that offers integrated health care facilities to its patients.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
Otto Bremer Trust
2022-08-11Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
David Herman
CEO
Douglas J. Arvin, CPA, MBA
West Market VP and CFO
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