Director, Philanthropy - Shannondale Maryville & Knoxville
Covenant Living of Colorado, Maryville, TN, United States
The Director, Philanthropy is a key campus leadership position responsible for growing and managing the culture of philanthropy on their campus to advance the mission of Covenant Living Communities & Services. This director interacts daily with residents and is tasked with increasing all charitable giving for the campus, including annual funds, major gifts, and planned giving efforts. The director will optimize the charitable support of Covenant Living Communities.
Responsibilities
Directs the identification, qualification, solicitation, and stewardship of annual, major and planned gift prospects/donors.
Manages and helps create a pool of prospects and donors with the capacity to give at the major gift level to create and grow the donor pipeline.
Serves as an active partner with the campus leadership team, collaborating to create gift opportunities with the greatest impact for the campus and for Covenant Living Communities & Services.
Creates and executes annual and long‑term strategic plans to ensure that fundraising goals are met.
Completes timely input of all prospects and prospect interactions into the CRM software.
Education & Certifications Required Degree:
Bachelor’s degree required
Certificates:
CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) – either actively pursuing or maintaining, or equivalent experience
Membership in Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and a local/national planned giving professional society is preferred
Experience
3‑5 years of comprehensive fundraising experience.
Record of success in personally soliciting and closing gifts of $10,000+.
Successful record of accomplishment in comprehensive campaign fundraising in aging services and/or healthcare is preferred.
Experience with major gift, planned giving, and annual giving is required.
Experience with capital campaigns preferred.
Familiar with donor cycle and moves management process.
General experience in healthcare and/or senior living environment preferred.
People management and leadership experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience with BlackBaud CRM or similar donor management software.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Exceptional presentation skills.
Polished, professional demeanor and interpersonal skills to partner effectively with key stakeholders in a matrix environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to develop and organize long‑term plans and execute those plans.
Enthusiasm, commitment to excellence, motivational ability, and ability to interact with high net‑worth individuals and their families.
Up to 10% travel required, by car and plane.
Corporate Compensation Pay Range:
$69,122.00 - $87,863.50 per year
Reasonable Pay Estimate:
See above. Consideration of qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location and internal and external equity.
Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays
403(b) with a 3% employer match
Fitness center use at most facilities
Various voluntary benefits:
Life, AD&D
Tuition assistance and scholarships
Employee assistance program
Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
Pet Insurance
Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
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Responsibilities
Directs the identification, qualification, solicitation, and stewardship of annual, major and planned gift prospects/donors.
Manages and helps create a pool of prospects and donors with the capacity to give at the major gift level to create and grow the donor pipeline.
Serves as an active partner with the campus leadership team, collaborating to create gift opportunities with the greatest impact for the campus and for Covenant Living Communities & Services.
Creates and executes annual and long‑term strategic plans to ensure that fundraising goals are met.
Completes timely input of all prospects and prospect interactions into the CRM software.
Education & Certifications Required Degree:
Bachelor’s degree required
Certificates:
CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) – either actively pursuing or maintaining, or equivalent experience
Membership in Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and a local/national planned giving professional society is preferred
Experience
3‑5 years of comprehensive fundraising experience.
Record of success in personally soliciting and closing gifts of $10,000+.
Successful record of accomplishment in comprehensive campaign fundraising in aging services and/or healthcare is preferred.
Experience with major gift, planned giving, and annual giving is required.
Experience with capital campaigns preferred.
Familiar with donor cycle and moves management process.
General experience in healthcare and/or senior living environment preferred.
People management and leadership experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience with BlackBaud CRM or similar donor management software.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Exceptional presentation skills.
Polished, professional demeanor and interpersonal skills to partner effectively with key stakeholders in a matrix environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to develop and organize long‑term plans and execute those plans.
Enthusiasm, commitment to excellence, motivational ability, and ability to interact with high net‑worth individuals and their families.
Up to 10% travel required, by car and plane.
Corporate Compensation Pay Range:
$69,122.00 - $87,863.50 per year
Reasonable Pay Estimate:
See above. Consideration of qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location and internal and external equity.
Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays
403(b) with a 3% employer match
Fitness center use at most facilities
Various voluntary benefits:
Life, AD&D
Tuition assistance and scholarships
Employee assistance program
Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
Pet Insurance
Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
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