Job Description:
• Lead the strategic growth and advancement of the CHIME Education Foundation.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive philanthropic strategy aligned with CHIME’s mission and education priorities.
• Partner with CHIME executive leadership and the Education Foundation Board to identify opportunities to expand the Foundation’s reach and impact.
• Develop and execute fundraising initiatives that support scholarships, leadership development programs, and workforce advancement.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors, healthcare executives, and corporate partners.
• Lead major gift and corporate philanthropy efforts to generate sustainable funding for Foundation programs.
• Build and manage a donor pipeline and fundraising campaigns that align with CHIME’s strategic priorities.
• Build strong relationships with CHIME members, industry leaders, and philanthropic supporters.
• Partner with CHIME leadership and board members to expand donor engagement and philanthropic participation.
• Develop compelling messaging and impact stories that demonstrate the value of philanthropic investment in CHIME’s education initiatives.
• Work closely with the CHIME Education Foundation Board to support governance and fundraising priorities.
• Provide regular reporting on fundraising performance, donor engagement, and program impact.
• Ensure philanthropic activities align with nonprofit governance and best practices.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 10 years of experience in fundraising, philanthropy, development, or corporate partnership leadership.
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts, corporate philanthropy, or sponsorship revenue.
• Experience working with executive leaders, boards, and high-level stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and storytelling skills.
• Experience in healthcare, health IT, nonprofit associations, education, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate mission-driven initiatives into compelling philanthropic opportunities.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and expand donor engagement within complex stakeholder environments.
Benefits:
• Some travel will be required