Breakthrough T1D · 3 hours ago
Philanthropic Engagement Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $76K/yr
3+ years expBreakthrough T1D is the leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization, dedicated to improving lives and driving towards cures for T1D. The Philanthropic Engagement Manager will be responsible for building relationships with constituents and donors, raising over $5M, and implementing strategic initiatives to develop a mid-level donor pipeline.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Personally develop a robust supporter base of mid-level corporate sponsors/donors ($100,000 and under); is accountable for sustainable year-over-year acquisition throughout the territory
Manage, cultivate and solicit an assigned existing portfolio of mid-level corporate sponsors/donors ($100,000 and under)
Elevate corporate and foundation prospects with $100,000+ capacity to national philanthropic engagement partners to collaboratively build cultivation strategy
Elevate planned giving prospects that meet defined target audience to the national philanthropic engagement partners
May jointly serve on opportunity teams with national colleagues on major-level ($100,000+) prospect & donors, including as appropriate
Implement stewardship strategies of mid-level corporate donors that align to program standards; ensuring they are done timely and consistently throughout the year
Collaborate with key national stakeholders and utilize data trends to drive and deliver greater revenue through prioritized initiatives
Consistently utilize the Philanthropic Engagement team’s moves management strategy for major, corporate, foundation and planned giving opportunities
Document all donor work in CRM according to SOPs
Identify, engage and leverage volunteers with prospect connections as key partners to deepen engagement and support
Partner with territory and chapter leader(s) to create strategies to coach and encourage volunteer leadership to engage with staff partners to engage, cultivate, steward and solicit funding and other support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources of funding where they have influence
Build collaborative relationships with Leadership Giving, Corporate & Institutional Giving, Planned Giving, Marcom, Community Engagement & Strategic Initiatives, and Fundraising Programs stakeholders to elevate and enhance specific territory opportunities to increase awareness, engagement, and revenue
Ensure excellence in implementation of all core strategies of philanthropic engagement work with a strong emphasis on qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, retention, and upgrades
Participate in monthly pipeline strategy meetings with national PE team and implement plans
Partner annually with PE partners to establish budget and pipeline strategies
Provide regular and consistent progress updates to territory and division leadership on pipeline and revenue progress
Utilize data driven inputs to inform and partner with the national philanthropic engagement teams and additional department stakeholders as needed, to address areas of opportunity and risk
Serve as a liaison to national philanthropic engagement team members in assigned content specific areas on behalf of territory
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of relevant fundraising experience, particularly in mid-level giving, and/or corporate giving. This would preferably include emphasis on strategic planning, revenue generation, relationship maximization and stewardship, logistics, and fiscal management
College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated success in securing gifts between $5,000-$100,000; coupled with experience in working with high-net worth individuals as both donors and volunteers
Record of success in achieving fundraising targets and ensuring the success of both personal and team goals
High degree of energy, integrity, courage, empathy, and creativity. High emotional IQ. Superior active listening, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Superior ability to influence and deliver results through persuasive communication skills in a matrixed environment and consensus environment
Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills
Demonstrated competency when handling diversified assignments
Excellent team player with the ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers
Ability to leverage relationships, both externally and internally
Proficient in active listening, observation, analytical, and problem recognition and solving skills
Proficiency with technology to support the donor or event participant experience, specifically related to CRM platforms and business tools (Salesforce and MS Office preferred)
Willingness to learn while striving for excellence
Ability to work nights and weekends
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
Preferred
3 years' experience collaborating with high level volunteers
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
A 403(b) retirement plan
Voluntary benefits
Flexible spending and commuter benefit accounts
An employee assistance program (EAP)
Life and disability insurance
Performance-based bonuses
Generous paid time off
Company
Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the only global organization with a strategic research plan to end T1D.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Breakthrough T1D has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.05MKey Investors
Perficient
2025-11-10Grant· $0.05M
2025-04-08Grant
2017-03-03Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Aaron J. Kowalski
Chief Executive Officer
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