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POSITION SUMMARY
The Foundation Engagement Manager plays a critical role in advancing the mission of NMDP by building and sustaining strong, meaningful relationships with the Board of Directors and other volunteer leaders of the Board of Ambassadors. This position will design and implement strategies that deepen board member and volunteer engagement, nurture board relationships, strengthen philanthropic partnerships, and expand opportunities for leadership involvement. The role will also support establishing special committees and volunteer leadership initiatives where opportunities arise. This position is also responsible for providing executive-level administrative support and coordinating all principal gift ($1M+) engagement and activities for the Executive Director. Serving as a strategic partner to the Executive Director, this role plays a key part in engaging and cultivating principal gift donors. This position reports to the Executive Director and collaborates closely with senior leaders within the foundation, development staff, executive leadership, and board officers. ACCOUNTABILITIES
Design and implement tailored engagement plans for current Board members to deepen their connection, advocacy, and philanthropic leadership. Provide strategic and administrative support to the Foundation Board of Directors, special committees, and volunteer leadership groups, while ensuring timely follow-up and responses to board action items and requests. Partner with Advancement leadership to cultivate, steward, and maintain ties with past Board members, ensuring lifelong relationships with the mission. Collaborate with development staff to align board engagement with broader fundraising strategies, integrating board members where appropriate. Support and drive volunteer leadership engagement activities, including ambassador roles, fundraising campaigns, and participation in special events. Provide strategic support to Foundation Board of Directors, special committees, and ad hoc volunteer leadership groups as needed. Serve as a staff partner to select volunteer leaders, fostering collaboration, communication, and accountability. Principal Gift Engagement and Coordination
Develop and execute principal gift ($1M+) strategies in partnership with the Executive Director, ensuring alignment with NMDP's priorities and strategic plan. Lead and coordinate all principal gift activities -- including donor engagement, events, travel, meetings, communications, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Manage performance and reporting by tracking, measuring, and evaluating progress toward principal and leadership gift goals, while overseeing related foundation advancement projects. Organizational Partnership
Coordinate with the Executive Director and serve as a liaison between the Board and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment of activities. Own and manage all board-facing communications and follow-ups, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent messaging to volunteer leaders. Contribute to special projects, initiatives, and strategic opportunities to strengthen leadership engagement across the Foundation. Provide operational support for the Board and Board of Ambassadors. Support Board communication and deliver a collaborative, cohesive, and consistent experience for Board members. Facilitate engagement opportunities for Board members outside of regularly scheduled meetings. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Strong understanding of board governance and philanthropic best practices. Fundraising and stewardship best practices, particularly as they relate to major donors, campaigns, and board-driven philanthropy. Cross-functional team and department coordination and project management. High profile event and donor engagement execution. Ability to: Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage executive leadership and high-level volunteers. Think strategically with strong organizational and project management skills. Work directly with nonprofit Boards of Directors, special committees, and high-level volunteer leadership groups. Integrate board engagement into broader philanthropic strategies. Draft board-facing communications, meeting materials, or stewardship reports at the executive or board level. Facilitate meetings and small-group engagement with senior leaders and volunteers. Use CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar) to track board and donor engagement. Education and / or Experience
Bachelor's degree required. 5-7 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, board relations, donor engagement, or related fields. Demonstrated success in relationship management and high-level volunteer engagement. Commitment to the mission of the NMDP Foundation. Additional Information
Title and scope may evolve to encompass expanded responsibilities related to volunteer leadership and special committee support. Occasional evening and weekend work required for board meetings, events, and engagement opportunities. Other Requirements
Valid driver's license is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Support complex fundraising initiatives, including comprehensive campaigns or major/principal gift strategies. Experience planning or supporting high-profile board meetings, retreats, or cultivation events. Advanced degree or certification in nonprofit management.
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The Foundation Engagement Manager plays a critical role in advancing the mission of NMDP by building and sustaining strong, meaningful relationships with the Board of Directors and other volunteer leaders of the Board of Ambassadors. This position will design and implement strategies that deepen board member and volunteer engagement, nurture board relationships, strengthen philanthropic partnerships, and expand opportunities for leadership involvement. The role will also support establishing special committees and volunteer leadership initiatives where opportunities arise. This position is also responsible for providing executive-level administrative support and coordinating all principal gift ($1M+) engagement and activities for the Executive Director. Serving as a strategic partner to the Executive Director, this role plays a key part in engaging and cultivating principal gift donors. This position reports to the Executive Director and collaborates closely with senior leaders within the foundation, development staff, executive leadership, and board officers. ACCOUNTABILITIES
Design and implement tailored engagement plans for current Board members to deepen their connection, advocacy, and philanthropic leadership. Provide strategic and administrative support to the Foundation Board of Directors, special committees, and volunteer leadership groups, while ensuring timely follow-up and responses to board action items and requests. Partner with Advancement leadership to cultivate, steward, and maintain ties with past Board members, ensuring lifelong relationships with the mission. Collaborate with development staff to align board engagement with broader fundraising strategies, integrating board members where appropriate. Support and drive volunteer leadership engagement activities, including ambassador roles, fundraising campaigns, and participation in special events. Provide strategic support to Foundation Board of Directors, special committees, and ad hoc volunteer leadership groups as needed. Serve as a staff partner to select volunteer leaders, fostering collaboration, communication, and accountability. Principal Gift Engagement and Coordination
Develop and execute principal gift ($1M+) strategies in partnership with the Executive Director, ensuring alignment with NMDP's priorities and strategic plan. Lead and coordinate all principal gift activities -- including donor engagement, events, travel, meetings, communications, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Manage performance and reporting by tracking, measuring, and evaluating progress toward principal and leadership gift goals, while overseeing related foundation advancement projects. Organizational Partnership
Coordinate with the Executive Director and serve as a liaison between the Board and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment of activities. Own and manage all board-facing communications and follow-ups, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent messaging to volunteer leaders. Contribute to special projects, initiatives, and strategic opportunities to strengthen leadership engagement across the Foundation. Provide operational support for the Board and Board of Ambassadors. Support Board communication and deliver a collaborative, cohesive, and consistent experience for Board members. Facilitate engagement opportunities for Board members outside of regularly scheduled meetings. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Strong understanding of board governance and philanthropic best practices. Fundraising and stewardship best practices, particularly as they relate to major donors, campaigns, and board-driven philanthropy. Cross-functional team and department coordination and project management. High profile event and donor engagement execution. Ability to: Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage executive leadership and high-level volunteers. Think strategically with strong organizational and project management skills. Work directly with nonprofit Boards of Directors, special committees, and high-level volunteer leadership groups. Integrate board engagement into broader philanthropic strategies. Draft board-facing communications, meeting materials, or stewardship reports at the executive or board level. Facilitate meetings and small-group engagement with senior leaders and volunteers. Use CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar) to track board and donor engagement. Education and / or Experience
Bachelor's degree required. 5-7 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, board relations, donor engagement, or related fields. Demonstrated success in relationship management and high-level volunteer engagement. Commitment to the mission of the NMDP Foundation. Additional Information
Title and scope may evolve to encompass expanded responsibilities related to volunteer leadership and special committee support. Occasional evening and weekend work required for board meetings, events, and engagement opportunities. Other Requirements
Valid driver's license is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Support complex fundraising initiatives, including comprehensive campaigns or major/principal gift strategies. Experience planning or supporting high-profile board meetings, retreats, or cultivation events. Advanced degree or certification in nonprofit management.
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