Director of Philanthropy

Eventide•Lincoln, NE

17h

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 role manages a portfolio of approximately 120–150 donors and prospects, develops and executes strategic fundraising plans, and connects individuals and organizations with opportunities that support exceptional senior care. As an ambassador for Eventide, the Director engages donors through personalized outreach, stewardship, and mission-centered storytelling, aligning donor interests with organizational priorities to generate meaningful support. The position works with administrators, clinical leaders, staff, board members, volunteers, organizational leaders, and other departments to identify funding priorities, cultivate donors, develop cases for support, and communicate impact. It also represents Eventide in the community and supports fundraising events, campaigns, and strategic initiatives, including capital or comprehensive campaigns. Occasional evening or weekend responsibilities are required.

Requirements

Three to five years of fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in mid-level and major gifts.
Demonstrated success managing a donor portfolio and cultivating and advancing relationships through the moves management cycle.
Experience making solicitations, typically in the range of $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.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Experience in senior living and long-term care preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of approximately 120–150 donors and prospects across the Eventide system, developing and executing individualized engagement strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support.
Carry and achieve an individual fundraising goal in support of overall foundation revenue targets.
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 throughout the moves management cycle, with an 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 the impact of donor support.
Establish, monitor, and analyze portfolio performance metrics, using data to inform strategy, measure progress, and adjust approaches.
Collaborate with clinical, programmatic, and administrative teams to identify funding priorities, shape cases for support, and communicate impact to donors.
Create and execute personalized stewardship plans, including timely acknowledgment, meaningful recognition, and ongoing donor engagement.
Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records of donor interactions, strategies, and outcomes 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.