Director of Donor Relations
Overview
We serve the city’s uninsured and underserved. Our patients come from more than 80 countries and speak over 70 languages. Our mission is "to share the love of Christ by serving those in need through health care." Our community health efforts expand our mission beyond the four walls of the clinic, empowering immigrants from all over the world who now call Nashville home. Our education initiatives are changing the face of health care by training medical students across a variety of specialties in the art of culturally-sensitive, whole-person care.
Mission & Passions
Our mission is "to share the love of Christ by serving those in need through health care." We do this through three avenues - the primary care clinic, community health, and student education, with a goal of demonstrating health care transformed by love.
Job Info
Job Title — Director of Donor Relations
Job Description
The Director of Donor Relations contributes to the clinic’s mission by strategically cultivating relationships with present and prospective donors giving at a mid and major-gift level. He/she enjoys setting and meeting ambitious goals by deepening and widening vital donor relationships. Key components to this role are strategic relationship-building and motivating staff/board/volunteers in the major gift cultivation process. The Director of Donor Relations is a member of the Development Team and works closely with the Board Chair and CEO.
Manage and grow a major gifts program with the goal of raising $2MM+ annually
Create and implement donor-centric cultivation plans
Make direct, face-to-face solicitations, and equip/assist the board and staff for success with their own solicitations (e.g., provide portfolio development support, strategic counsel, and assistance with donor communications)
Manage a portfolio of 75-100 individual donors
Manage the systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including, but not limited to, the clinic’s donor database
Oversee the growth of the clinic’s planned giving program including prospecting and solicitation efforts.
Manage the systems and software necessary to track progress according to specific metrics
Create pre- and post-event strategies for major donors
Acknowledge and thank major donors through public and private recognition
JOB Qualifications Education, Skills, & Experience
Who We Are Looking For
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Successful track record working with boards and donors to secure gifts of $5,000+
Qualifications
Passionate about Christian ministry to the underserved and in full agreement with the clinic’s mission and core values
Comfortable working with and on behalf of persons from different cultures and faith backgrounds
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
Energized by building and maintaining relationships
Experienced/comfortable working with databases and MS Office suite
Proven ability to work effectively with a team
Adherence to OSHA and confidentiality requirements
Schedule flexibility with the ability to work occasional nights and weekends
