Position Summary:
The Manager of Development is a key member of the regional fundraising team. The position will play a significant role in personally securing new charitable gifts by managing a portfolio of 75-100 major gift prospects and participating as a key contributor in the Grateful Patient Program. The Manager of Development will develop strategies and engagement opportunities that will lead to and result in philanthropic support. In addition, build partnerships across the region to help identify philanthropic opportunities that align with organizational needs.

Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree

Essential Functions:

• In collaboration with their supervisor, develop and implement donor engagement strategies that support the framework for philanthropy and the mission and vision of Carle Health.
• Manage a select portfolio of major donors and prospects ($10,000 and up).
• Accountable for meeting goals set for portfolio size, visits, qualification visits, funds raised, and percentage of time focused on fundraising activities.
• Work closely with regional leadership and key stakeholders to develop proposals for significant gift opportunities among individual donor constituents.
• Provide high level stewardship to donors under management.
• Support the Grateful Patient Program by building partnerships with Physician Champions, following up on direct and indirect referrals, and securing gifts.
• As appointed, serve as a liaison for specific executive, clinical, and research partners.

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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.