Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.
Erie Family Health Centers, a top workplace in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Developmentteam! The Leadership Giving Manager plays a key role in driving philanthropic support for Erie’s mission and programs. The primary focus is to build relationships and secure contributions from individual donors and prospects who have the capacity to make mid to major gifts in the range of $2,500 to $24,000 annually. the Leadership Giving Manager will engage in and be responsible for all aspects of the donor development cycle, including donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop an understanding of Erie’s programs, initiatives, and needs.
- Create innovative, effective cultivation strategies and gift proposals.
- Work with volunteer leaders and staff to identify donor prospects.
- Work with the Development Operations Manager to conduct prospect research, qualify potential donors and create thorough prospect profiles.
- In collaboration with the Annual Giving Manager, build a pipeline of current and prospective leadership level donors with the goal of increasing annual donations from existing donors and converting prospects to new supporters.
- Assist with special events and other functions as needed.
Education:
Required
● BA or BS degree required
Experience:
Required:
● Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising, including as a direct fundraiser working with individual donors.
Preferred:
● Experience working with donor databases, especially Raiser’s Edge a plus.
● Proven track record of cultivating and increasing donor support.
● Experience with prospect research.
● Knowledge of the healthcare sector.
● Knowledge of the Chicago philanthropic community and nonprofit sector.
Skills and Knowledge:
Required:
● Proven track record of securing mid- to major gifts and meeting fundraising targets.
● Experience building a portfolio, making asks, and closing individual gifts.
● Understanding of and commitment to professional fundraising ethical standards.
● Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in varied settings with diverse audiences.
● Excellent interpersonal skills.
THE ERIE ADVANTAGE PLEDGE: Working Together for What Matters Most
● Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:
● Our mission, vision, and values unite us.
● Our voices matter.
● We do things well.
● Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.
● We find our career sweet spot at Erie
