Bachelor's degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Business, Marketing, or related field
Minimum of seven years of progressive fundraising experience
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic fundraising plans
Demonstrated success in soliciting gifts from individual donors
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate across departments and build strong relationships
Analytical and detail-oriented, leveraging metrics for decision-making
Adaptable and results-oriented in a dynamic environment
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of major, principal, and planned giving prospects
Secure significant philanthropic investments through effective relationship management
Collaborate with planned giving leadership to develop complex gift strategies
Lead regional fundraising initiatives and campaign activities
Build and maintain meaningful relationships with donors and community stakeholders
Represent the philanthropy function at regional events and community activities
Ensure an exceptional donor experience through thoughtful stewardship
Maintain accurate donor records and leverage analytics for fundraising strategy
Benefits
Career development and growth opportunities
Competitive benefits program for work/life balance
Part of an organization on the cutting edge of healthcare
Access to new technologies and breakthrough treatments
Engagement in community education initiatives
Full Job Description
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
We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
