Cenikor's Value Proposition - What's In It for You?:

• PURPOSE in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work. See how we served last year.
• COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES - we hire and reward high performers.
  1. Benefits for full-time team members include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, LTD, STD, Accident, Critical Illness, HRA/FSA
• STABILITY and GROWTH - more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals.
• STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS - The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives your qualified student loans if working for a non-profit for a specific period of time. Find out more here
• The work we do isn't easy. If you like to work hard, to serve others and to have FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you!

SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop and maintain a portfolio of current and prospective donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and community partners within the assigned market.

2. Conduct ongoing donor cultivation activities, including face-to-face meetings, presentations, facility tours, stewardship visits, and community engagement opportunities.

3. Identify, qualify, and solicit individual, corporate, and community-based philanthropic support aligned with annual fundraising goals and with the direction of the AVP of Advancement.

4. In coordination with facility leadership, establish and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, business organizations, civic groups, healthcare partners, and local stakeholders.

5. Partner with facility leadership and Advancement leadership to identify funding priorities and opportunities within the assigned region.

6. Partner with the Events and Development Specialist to assist in the planning, promotion, sponsorship recruitment, and execution of fundraising events, community outreach initiatives, campaigns, and donor recognition activities.

7. Represent Cenikor Foundation at community events, networking functions, chambers of commerce, professional associations, and other public engagement opportunities as requested.

8. Prepare donor proposals, sponsorship requests, funding presentations, stewardship reports, and other advancement materials as needed.

9. Maintain accurate donor and prospect information, contact reports, and fundraising activities within the organization's donor management system.

10. Collaborate with the Advancement team to develop and/or align with current annual market-based fundraising plans and strategies.

11. Support facility leadership, advisory board members, volunteers, and community champions in fundraising and donor engagement activities.

12. Assist with capital campaigns, special campaigns, major gift initiatives, and strategic fundraising priorities as assigned.

13. Monitor fundraising progress and activity metrics and provide regular reports regarding donor engagement, pipeline development, and revenue generation.

14. Travel regularly throughout the assigned territory and occasionally statewide to support fundraising initiatives, events, and organizational priorities.

15. Ensure completion of Big 5 performance management tool by the required deadline and use of SMART goals to support annual performance compensation review.

16. Ensure all donor interactions reflect the mission, values, and culture of Cenikor Foundation.

17. Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and create a positive working environment for all team members.

18. Maintain strict confidentiality on all client and foundation matters and refer questionable matters to the Facility Director.

19. Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the exempt functions as defined in this job description.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

· Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

· Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, including strong telephone conversation skills.

· Ability to cultivate relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and giving capacities.

· Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Blackbaud.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.

· Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture with all team members:

o Demonstrate mission of service to our clients

o Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients

o Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals

o Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries

o Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

Education:

· Associate's Degree required

· Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.

Experience:

· Minimum three (3) years' of experience in fundraising, donor relations, business development, community engagement, sales, external relations, healthcare marketing, or related field required.

· Demonstrated success building relationships and influencing external stakeholders.

· Experience managing donor, customer, constituent, or client portfolios preferred.

· Lived experience in recovery is preferred.

· Experience with MS Copilot or other AI Tools is preferred.

Licensure Required:

Valid driver's license

Physical Requirements:

· Sitting in normal position for extended periods of time.

· Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

· Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole

hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.

· Communication skills using the written and spoken word.

· Ability to see within normal parameters.

· Ability to hear within normal range.

· Possible exposure to communicable diseases.

· This position requires frequent local travel throughout the assigned market and occasional statewide travel. Flexible work schedules, including occasional evening and weekend events, may be required to support fundraising and community engagement activities.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER