Position Summary:
The Director of Philanthropy, Greater Manchester Region will lead major, principal, and planned giving efforts for Manchester Memorial Hospital and Rockville General which will contribute to Hartford HealthCare's annual fundraising goals of $50M+. The Director will focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding transformational philanthropic investments aligned with strategic priorities while partnering with regional and system leadership to advance a culture of philanthropy. Working closely with hospital leadership, physicians, and community stakeholders, the Director cultivates meaningful relationships that advance fundraising priorities and organizational goals.
Key Accountabilities:
- Manage a portfolio of major, principal, and planned giving prospects by developing and executing strategic cultivation and stewardship plans that align with organizational priorities and objectives
- Secure significant philanthropic investments in support of strategic initiatives through effective relationship management, donor engagement, and personalized giving strategies
- Collaborate with planned giving leadership and system stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop complex gift strategies, and build a strong pipeline of prospective donors
- Lead regional fundraising initiatives and campaign activities while partnering with hospital leadership, organizational leaders and physicians to advance a culture of philanthropy
- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with donors, patients, families, community stakeholders and volunteer leaders to strengthen engagement and philanthropic support
- Represent the philanthropy function at regional events, community engagement activities, and partnership opportunities, serving as a key ambassador for the organization
- Ensure an exceptional donor experience through thoughtful stewardship, donor recognition, impact reporting and ongoing relationship management
- Maintain accurate donor records, portfolio activity, and reporting within the CRM system while leveraging analytics to guide fundraising strategy, monitor performance, support forecasting, and track pipeline progression
- Consistently meet or exceed annual fundraising goals and key performance metrics while contributing to the achievement of regional and system-wide philanthropic objectives
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field is required
- A minimum of seven years of progressive fundraising experience is required
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic fundraising plans, analyze challenges, and implement effective solutions to achieve organizational objectives
- Demonstrated success in soliciting gifts from individual donors and having an unwavering commitment to ensuring the highest standards of donor stewardship
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills through written, verbal, and presentation-based interactions
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments, build strong relationships, and work effectively within a team-oriented environment
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and data-driven, with the ability to leverage metrics and insights to guide fundraising strategies and decision-making
- Adaptable, creative, and results-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining accountability for outcomes
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