Director of Philanthropy - Sentara Foundation
About The Position
The Director of Philanthropy for Sentara Foundation will be an integral part of the Foundation team, responsible for assisting with day-to-day management of the team. The Director will lead staff and initiatives for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition of donors of major outright and planned gifts for priority projects and campaigns. This position is responsible for the personal management of a major gifts portfolio of donors and prospective donors, and for fostering collaboration with Sentara facilities and community leaders in supporting the work of our organization.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree (required)
- 10 years of experience in Foundation Environment AND Fund Raising/Special Events required.
- 5+ years of project management experience leading projects and people to achieve established goals.
- Proven track record of major gift fundraising with comprehensive knowledge of planned giving, annual giving, and corporate/foundation grant management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead and manage a diverse team of professional staff.
- Experience managing volunteers and board members.
- Deep understanding and experience managing a CMR Database system including gift accounting, gift reporting, and gift acknowledgement systems.
Nice To Haves
- Masters Degree (preferred)
Responsibilities
- assisting with day-to-day management of the team
- lead staff and initiatives for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition of donors of major outright and planned gifts for priority projects and campaigns
- personal management of a major gifts portfolio of donors and prospective donors
- fostering collaboration with Sentara facilities and community leaders in supporting the work of our organization
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
