Foundation Development Manager - Uptown Community Health Center

Uptown Community Health Center•Denver, CO

17h•$77,126 - $113,298

About The Position

At Uptown Community Health Center we improve the health of our community and provide care that respects the dignity of each person, especially those that are underserved. We teach tomorrow's physicians and healthcare professionals to provide excellent medical care with compassion and kindness. Uptown Community Health Center has over 100 associates across 7 departments. Job Summary The Foundation Development Manager is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive annual fundraising plan, including building an annual giving program that engages individual, corporate, and foundation donors. This role will also focus on creating a major gift program by cultivating and stewarding potential major donors with the goal of securing multiple individual and corporate contributions of $10,000 or more within three years. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, relationship-builder, and skilled communicator who thrives in a fast-paced nonprofit environment. The successful candidate will build the clinic's fundraising program and be capable of stepping into a Director role as fundraising revenue and the development department grows. The Foundation Development Manager is a 1.0 FTE equivalent position devoted to Uptown Community Health Center.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3-5 years in nonprofit fundraising, with experience in annual giving and donor cultivation
Proven success in building donor relationships and securing contributions to achieve fundraising goals
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present the case for support effectively
Excellent organizational and project and relationship management skills
Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience managing annual funds programs
Familiarity with grant writing and corporate sponsorships
Experience working with and sensitivity toward special populations, including those with limited income, limited education, and non-English speaking individuals

Responsibilities

Upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of Uptown Community Health Center.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by adhering to organization standards, policies, and procedures, and to legal regulations; alerting others with potential concerns.
Communicates in a professional, clear, effective, and compassionate way with patients, visitors, and coworkers. Both in person, on the telephone, and with written communication.
Develops and executes a robust annual giving strategy to grow support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Manages all aspects of annual campaigns, including appeals, digital outreach, and donor communications.
Implements and manages donor data systems (CRM) to ensure accurate tracking, segmentation, and reporting.
Identifies and manages a portfolio of prospective major individual and corporate donors, applying moves management principles to deepen engagement.
Creates personalized cultivation and stewardship plans to build long-term relationships and secures gifts of $10,000+ within three years.
Partners with leadership and board members to support donor meetings, presentations, and solicitations.
Secures corporate contributions and foundation grants to support organizational priorities.
Writes compelling proposals and reports for funding opportunities.
Maintains strong relationships with institutional partners and ensure timely recognition and stewardship.
Plans and executes high-impact fundraising events that align with revenue goals and donor engagement strategies.
Provides materials and coaching for peer-to-peer fundraising efforts.
Engages with leadership team to establish annual fundraising goals and develop and implement annual fundraising plans to achieve those goals.
Utilizes CRM systems to maintain donor records, track progress, and generate reports.
Monitors fundraising performance and adjust strategies based on data insights.
Represents the organization at community events, networking opportunities, and donor meetings to enhance visibility and strengthen relationships.
Other Duties as Assigned
Growth in annual giving revenue and donor base.
Successful cultivation and solicitation of major gifts ($10,000+).
Achievement of annual fundraising goals.
Positive feedback from donors and stakeholders.