Director of Philanthropy

Eventide Senior Living Communities • Lincoln, NE

3h

About The Position

The Director of Philanthropy advances the mission of Eventide and the Eventide Foundation by securing philanthropic support and building relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders. The position manages a portfolio of donors and prospects, develops and executes strategic fundraising plans, and connects individuals and organizations with opportunities that support Eventide’s commitment to exceptional senior care.

As an ambassador for Eventide, the Director engages donors through personalized outreach, stewardship, and mission-centered storytelling. The role involves understanding donor motivations, cultivating long-term relationships, and aligning philanthropic interests with organizational priorities to generate support.

Requirements

• Three to five years of fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in mid-level and major gifts.
• Demonstrated success managing a donor portfolio and advancing relationships through the moves management cycle.
• Experience making solicitations, typically $5,000–$25,000 or more, and personally closing gifts to meet revenue goals.
• Experience developing proposals and impact materials.
• Experience using CRM systems, such as Raiser’s Edge NXT, to track activity and inform strategy.
• Occasional evening or weekend responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience in senior living and long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 120–150 donors and prospects across the Eventide system, developing individualized engagement strategies and achieving an individual fundraising goal.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of mid-level and major gift prospects through research, data-driven insights, and internal referrals.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through all stages of the moves management cycle, with emphasis on mid-level and major gifts.
• Conduct donor outreach through face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and personalized written communications.
• Partner with administrators, clinical leaders, and staff to identify grateful patients and families and foster a culture of philanthropy.
• Help develop gift proposals, presentations, and impact reports that explain funding opportunities and demonstrate donor impact.
• Establish, monitor, and analyze portfolio metrics, including donor contacts, solicitations, pipeline movement, and revenue, and use the data to adjust strategy.
• Collaborate with clinical, programmatic, and administrative teams to identify funding priorities, shape cases for support, and communicate impact to donors.
• Create and execute stewardship plans for timely acknowledgment, meaningful recognition, and ongoing donor engagement.
• Maintain accurate and timely donor interaction, strategy, and outcome records in Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Engage and support board members, volunteers, and organizational leaders in donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Represent Eventide and the Foundation in the community and build relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and prospective donors.
• Participate in and support fundraising events, campaigns, and strategic initiatives, including capital or comprehensive campaigns.
• Contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven culture and support Eventide’s mission to enhance the lives of older adults through compassionate care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed