[Hiring] Manager of Philanthropy @Blood Cancer United

Role Description

As part of a mission-centric, locally delivered, and nationally powered organization, this role serves as a front-facing major gift officer in the Region, responsible for mission integration, Philanthropy, and donor cultivation of individual philanthropists and family foundations capable of giving $10k-$50k within California.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mission Integration:
  • Support mission-centered, local donor cultivation events and prospecting $10k-$50k+ high impact donors for regional and national stewardship activities.
  • Partner with the Philanthropy Director and the Education, Services and Health Research department to communicate the Blood Cancer United mission, programs, resources, and priorities effectively to internal and external audiences.
• Philanthropy:
  • Identify and qualify individual and foundation donor leads and manage a major gift portfolio of prospects capable of giving $10k-$50k+ with a portfolio size of 50+ prospects within the first year and work towards building a portfolio of 80-100 qualified prospects within year two.
  • Create and implement a robust moves management plan for donors and prospects within the assigned portfolio, including donor stewardship strategies and activities.
  • Develop a re-engagement strategy for lapsed major gift donors from the past three years.
  • Lead monthly-quarterly region Philanthropy prospecting sessions with all region campaign staff to identify major gift leads.
  • Support donor cultivation events and other donor engagement activities within the Region.
• Donor Cultivation:
  • Engage region donors and volunteer leaders capable of giving $10k-$50k+.
  • Cultivate relationships with key prospects within the designated Region.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of the Blood Cancer United mission and programs to promote organizational initiatives.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 2-4 Years of frontline donor development experience
• Formal training in annual giving, major gifts, foundation giving, planned giving, and other donor development activities is a plus

Requirements

• Collaborate with diverse groups internally and externally to achieve a common goal
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make public presentations

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403b retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• Federal paid holidays throughout the year
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program