Exceptional communication, strategic planning, and relationship-building skills are essential to inspire donors, engage stakeholders, and achieve fundraising goals. You'll be a key problem solver, driving innovative solutions to support our growth. Adaptability is key as you lead efforts that make a lasting difference for our organization and the communities we serve.
Essential Duties
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet the organization’s annual revenue goals.
- Identify and cultivate major gift prospects, as well as corporate and foundation donors.
- Plan and execute special events that engage donors and raise funds for the organization.
- Research and strategically target new corporate relationships that result in new sponsorships and donations as they fit the plan.
- Lead the development of a comprehensive plan for each appeal, identifying the target audience and conducting data analyses so that financial goals are achieved.
- Communicate and drive interest in Emergent Health’s background and planned initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to develop and execute effective donor communications and marketing materials.
- Work closely with the Board of Directors and executive leadership to develop fundraising strategies and goals.
- Monitor and analyze fundraising data to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed.
- Create year-round stewardship plans for returning donors as well as cultivation plans for potential donors.
- Research, identify, and support grant funding opportunities.
Qualifications
- Qualifications—Minimum five years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, expert-level database management, and at least three years of experience leading initiatives or projects with success. Grant writing experience and/or leading grant projects is essential.
- Required education and experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nonprofit Management, Business or Healthcare Administration, or related field required.
- Preferred education and experience: Certification in Fund Development or equivalent education preferred.
Work Environment
- Works in an office environment, meets with prospective donors, and represents Emergent Health Partners in the community.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 25-40 pounds at times.
- Ability to travel throughout the EHP service areas as required to network with leadership, operations team members, and donors.
- Full-time position that primarily works Monday through Friday. Occasional weekends may be required.
- Up to 35% travel across southern Michigan.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer of F/M/Disability/Vets
How to Apply
Please visit www.emergenthealth.org/careers or us the link below to apply:
https://emergenthealth.rec.pro.ukg.net/EME1501EMGT/JobBoard/839085da-214b-4817-a850-d214b1ac4396/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=bc27569b-6779-468e-b260-bfb55f2273ab