Philanthropy Gifts Director

Children's Hospital & Medical Center • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Philanthropy Gifts Director develops and manages a portfolio of 80–100 donors and prospective supporters, cultivating relationships that advance philanthropic support for the organization. The role leads the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts of $25,000 and above, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve fundraising goals.

The director advances organizational priorities by developing donor strategies, supporting funding initiatives, managing charitable giving opportunities, and facilitating meaningful donor experiences and philanthropic partnerships. The role also oversees donor stewardship, gift administration, reporting, and accurate donor records, ensuring compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, marketing, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of fundraising experience, including demonstrated success securing major and planned gifts, managing donor relationships, and developing and executing strategic fundraising initiatives.
• Major gift and planned giving experience, including expertise in taxes, federal, gift and estate planning methods, and legal aspects of charitable giving.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• High initiative and energy, with the ability to self-initiate and implement plans based on interpretation of data and organizational resources.
• Collaborative skills for successful team building.
• Computer proficiency with Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Office products.
• Maintain ethical standards set forth by the Grants Professionals Association.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the healthcare, nonprofit, or philanthropic industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 80–100 donors and prospective supporters through personalized outreach, relationship-building activities, and face-to-face meetings.
• Develop and implement strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans to secure, retain, and grow major gifts of $25,000 and above.
• Collaborate with philanthropy leadership, organizational stakeholders, board members, and community partners to identify, qualify, cultivate, and engage prospective donors.
• Advance fundraising objectives by developing and executing donor engagement strategies, supporting funding initiatives, and managing charitable giving opportunities.
• Oversee donor stewardship, gift administration, and reporting activities; maintain accurate donor records and engagement data; and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Facilitate meaningful donor experiences and philanthropic partnerships that strengthen long-term support and advance the organization’s mission and strategic goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director