Philanthropy Manager

Centerstone•Nashville, TN

7d•$67,610 - $101,430

About The Position

The Philanthropy Manager plans, supports, and executes the region’s comprehensive annual fund program to increase donor and dollar growth. Under the guidance of the Vice President of Philanthropy and reporting to the Director of Philanthropy in Tennessee, the role primarily cultivates and stewards annual gifts of $1,000–$9,999, including event sponsorships. The manager collaborates with the regional Foundation team to execute fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and development initiatives in the Tennessee market.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
3–5 years of experience in sales, fundraising, or other community relationship building.
Solid knowledge and experience with fundraising principles, processes, and systems.
History of securing and stewarding annual gifts of $1,000–$9,999.
Experience using donor databases.
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Professionalism and comfort working with diverse individuals and groups across backgrounds, sectors, and levels of professional experience.
Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.
Completion of New Hire Orientation and required training, including Relias, at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Salesforce.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and lead regional annual giving efforts, focusing on first-time donors, renewing and upgrading existing donors, and increasing participation in individual gifts of $1,000–$9,999.
Collaborate with the Vice President of Philanthropy to establish regional annual fund goals.
Plan and execute donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for unrestricted gifts.
Work collaboratively to maintain a strong stewardship strategy for portfolio donors.
Maintain contact with key annual giving donors and implement a strategic cycle of requests tailored to donor and prospect needs and preferences.
Support other regional fundraising activities, including Life Story 5K/10K, monthly donors, and employee giving.
Contribute to prospect research and manage assigned prospects and programs to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects capable of making annual fund commitments.
Work with Foundation communications to develop marketing collateral and maintain consistent solicitation messaging aligned with donor-specific stewardship plans to drive engagement, conversion, and retention.
Produce regular fundraising reports to track funds raised and identify where fundraising adjustments are needed.
Ensure accurate and timely action entry and reporting in the database.