Position Summary:
The Director of Philanthropy, Northwest Region will lead major, principal, and planned giving efforts for Charlotte Hungerford Hospital 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
