Program Manager, Major and Principal Gifts (Administrative Support Duties in Development) - HYBRID

Vanderbilt Health • Nashville, TN

367d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will serve as the primary point of contact for members of the Major and Principal Gift team with internal and external constituents; prioritize and handle confidential requests. This position will also execute the daily work of the Major and Principal Gift program - a significant program that impacts the largest segment of Development's fundraising. Through the exceptional capabilities and caring spirit of its people, Vanderbilt University Medical Center leads in the delivery of exemplary health care, improving the lives of individuals and communities regionally, nationally and internationally. We combine transformative educational programs, compelling scientific discoveries, and distinctive personalized care to achieve this goal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) (Required)
• 3 years relevant experience (Required)

Nice To Haves

• VUMC experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with high-level executives
• Ability to make independent decisions that impact the Medical Center
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent project management skills with ability to multi-task
• Ability to handle crisis situations and perform well under pressure
• Discretion and maintaining confidentiality is a must
• Professional demeanor
• High level of proficiency in key components of Microsoft Office suite of products

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for members of the Major and Principal Gift team with internal and external constituents; prioritize and handle confidential requests using independent judgment and discretion.
• Execute the daily work of the Major and Principal Gift program under occasional guidance.
• Plan, organize, and manage resources and events of the Major and Principal Gift team to bring about the successful completion of the team's goals and objectives.
• Use analytical decision making when managing the priorities and initiatives of Major and Principal Gift Officers' work.
• Monitor progress of priority prospects for members of the Major and Principal Gift team in conjunction with the Analytics and Strategic Initiatives team.
• Provide budgetary management of donor solicitations and systematically monitor individual fundraising results of the Major and Principal Gift team.
• Manage calendaring, coordinate meeting materials and research, and create briefings for VUMC leadership across the medical center.
• Coordinate all necessary travel arrangements, manage itineraries, and handle expense reports for Major and Principal Gift Officers.
• Provide leadership and build professional relationships when collaborating with colleagues across the medical center.
• Exercise significant and independent discretion regarding the confidential nature of personal, prospect and donor information.
• Promote growth and expansion of the Major and Principal Gift program through donor pipeline activities.
• Independently compile data for special projects and/or reports.
• Attend donor meetings/events as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees