Alive Hospice, Inc.
Grants and Annual Giving Manager
Alive Hospice, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Location: Nashville Hybrid
Status: Full-Time
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with flexibility
Are you passionate about fundraising and grants? Join us in a role that helps secure vital resources to support clinicians, patients, and families across Middle Tennessee. If you have experience in annual giving or grant development and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!
SUMMARY The Annual Giving and Grants Manager is responsible for the coordination of a comprehensive donor base program, annual giving, research, and acknowledgement activities, as well as administering the grant application process with the Grants committee of Alive Hospice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Planning
Work in collaboration with the executive team to develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Provide leadership and guidance in setting annual fundraising targets, tracking progress, and adjusting strategies as needed.
Grant Acquisition and Management
Research, identify, and pursue potential grant opportunities from foundations and corporations.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with grant‑making organizations.
Lead the Foundation stewardship and grant process by developing a cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plan for current and prospective grantors.
Manage the internal cross‑department team to identify matches between organizational needs and foundation and/or corporate grant criteria.
Prepare and submit grant applications and associated annual/final reports as required.
Annual Giving
Execute comprehensive annual giving campaigns and stewardship plans to engage individual donors, including direct mail, online giving, impact reports, and stewardship mailings.
Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to create compelling fundraising materials and donor communications.
Implement strategies to increase donor retention and acquisition, focusing on cultivating long‑term relationships.
Donor Stewardship
In conjunction with the Donor Support Specialist and Major Gifts Officer, cultivate and steward relationships with donors, ensuring effective communication and acknowledgment of their contributions.
Implement systems for donor recognition and engagement to foster a sense of community and loyalty among supporters.
Collaboration and Team Leadership
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including program managers, finance, and communications to align fundraising activities with organizational priorities.
Lead, mentor, and motivate the Donor Support Specialist to achieve departmental goals.
Coordinate with the VP of Advancement and other team members on all prospect activities to ensure timely solicitation and personalized stewardship.
Work closely with the Donor Support Specialist to ensure office processes for donor acknowledgment, accurate records, and stewardship are in place.
Other
Oversee the donor database system and recommend vendors and system usage improvements.
Maintain accurate records in the donor database of all donor solicitation and stewardship interactions.
Attend Alive Hospice events and community events.
Assist with any capital campaigns and special projects as needed.
Other duties may also be assigned.
Requirements EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university; three to five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Thorough knowledge of Virtuous software preferred; knowledge of another Donor Relationship Management system acceptable.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of grant development and writing.
Knowledge of public and private funding stream cycles.
Demonstrate ability to plan and manage time effectively to meet demanding funding deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively under pressure.
Ability to coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams.
Knowledge of health and human services delivery.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Working knowledge of diverse funding sources, including federal, state, and private entities.
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Status: Full-Time
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with flexibility
Are you passionate about fundraising and grants? Join us in a role that helps secure vital resources to support clinicians, patients, and families across Middle Tennessee. If you have experience in annual giving or grant development and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!
SUMMARY The Annual Giving and Grants Manager is responsible for the coordination of a comprehensive donor base program, annual giving, research, and acknowledgement activities, as well as administering the grant application process with the Grants committee of Alive Hospice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Planning
Work in collaboration with the executive team to develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Provide leadership and guidance in setting annual fundraising targets, tracking progress, and adjusting strategies as needed.
Grant Acquisition and Management
Research, identify, and pursue potential grant opportunities from foundations and corporations.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with grant‑making organizations.
Lead the Foundation stewardship and grant process by developing a cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plan for current and prospective grantors.
Manage the internal cross‑department team to identify matches between organizational needs and foundation and/or corporate grant criteria.
Prepare and submit grant applications and associated annual/final reports as required.
Annual Giving
Execute comprehensive annual giving campaigns and stewardship plans to engage individual donors, including direct mail, online giving, impact reports, and stewardship mailings.
Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to create compelling fundraising materials and donor communications.
Implement strategies to increase donor retention and acquisition, focusing on cultivating long‑term relationships.
Donor Stewardship
In conjunction with the Donor Support Specialist and Major Gifts Officer, cultivate and steward relationships with donors, ensuring effective communication and acknowledgment of their contributions.
Implement systems for donor recognition and engagement to foster a sense of community and loyalty among supporters.
Collaboration and Team Leadership
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including program managers, finance, and communications to align fundraising activities with organizational priorities.
Lead, mentor, and motivate the Donor Support Specialist to achieve departmental goals.
Coordinate with the VP of Advancement and other team members on all prospect activities to ensure timely solicitation and personalized stewardship.
Work closely with the Donor Support Specialist to ensure office processes for donor acknowledgment, accurate records, and stewardship are in place.
Other
Oversee the donor database system and recommend vendors and system usage improvements.
Maintain accurate records in the donor database of all donor solicitation and stewardship interactions.
Attend Alive Hospice events and community events.
Assist with any capital campaigns and special projects as needed.
Other duties may also be assigned.
Requirements EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university; three to five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Thorough knowledge of Virtuous software preferred; knowledge of another Donor Relationship Management system acceptable.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of grant development and writing.
Knowledge of public and private funding stream cycles.
Demonstrate ability to plan and manage time effectively to meet demanding funding deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively under pressure.
Ability to coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams.
Knowledge of health and human services delivery.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Working knowledge of diverse funding sources, including federal, state, and private entities.
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