Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation · 5 hours ago
Director of Development
Cary, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expFoundation for Health Leadership & Innovation is a nonprofit organization that advances collaborative, equity-centered, and community-driven solutions to improve health and well-being in North Carolina. The Director of Development is responsible for developing and executing strategies to secure philanthropic support, cultivate partnerships, and enhance community engagement, leading all fundraising activities and advocating for the organization.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans to achieve or exceed annual financial goals established by organizational leadership
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual donors, corporations, foundations, and other potential funding sources
Lead the development and execution of fundraising campaigns, including annual appeals, major gift initiatives, planned giving, and online fundraising
Create an annual fundraising campaign schedule for donor follow-up and outreach
Ability to close fundraising efforts (“secure the commitment”). Oversee the planning and execution of successful fundraising events
Ensure that fundraising and attendance for the Bernstein event increases year after year
Maintain accurate donor records and ensure timely acknowledgments and reporting
Create and maintain phone/email log
Create and maintain a CRM database to track contacts for fundraising initiatives as well as follow-up communication
Track outreach activity versus revenue generated to monitor effectiveness of outreach campaigns
Work with the CEO to identify what metrics should be tracked
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with existing and prospective partners, particularly within the health care and community wellness sectors
Develop and implement strategies to deepen partner engagement and maximize their philanthropic contributions
Serve as a primary point of contact for key partners, ensuring effective communication and alignment of goals
Collaborate with program staff to develop compelling partnership opportunities that align with organizational priorities
Tap into internal expertise and maintain a thorough knowledge of the organization's programs and initiatives to effectively engage partners
Research and investigate grant opportunities for business growth and development
Make grant recommendations to leadership for pursual
Estimate time to complete grant process and any additional resources and materials needed for current and future grants
Write grant applications independently with organizational feedback and support
Monitor grant schedules and status of grants submitted
Track success rate of grant development
Develop and implement strategies to enhance the organization's visibility and engagement within the broader community using the “Community Voice Model”
Serve as a passionate and articulate spokesperson for the organization at community events and meetings
Cultivate relationships with community leaders and organizations to build awareness and support for the organization's mission
Maintain a thorough and current understanding of the organization's programs, initiatives, and impact
Effectively communicate the organization's mission, values, and achievements to diverse audiences
Serve as an internal champion for partner engagement and development initiatives
Contribute to the overall strategic financial planning and decision-making of the organization
Manage the development and partner engagement budget effectively
Stay informed about best practices in fundraising, philanthropy, and partner engagement
Complete annual professional development initiatives that contribute to the overall success of this role
Work with your leadership to define initiatives and communicate back to Manager/HR completion of initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in development, fundraising, and partner engagement within a non-profit organization
Demonstrated success in securing significant philanthropic contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations
Extensive background in grant acquisition, grant writing, and grant management
Proven experience in event planning and management
Deep community connections, particularly within the health care or community wellness market in North Carolina
Thorough knowledge of non-profit fundraising principles and practices
Excellent interpersonal communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Proficiency in CRM software and other relevant technology
Willingness to travel across North Carolina and some other domestic travel
A genuine passion for the mission of FHLI and a deep commitment to serving underserved communities
Proven ability to meet or exceed financial goals
Experience in identifying and securing grant funding is highly desirable
Demonstrated ability to develop creative market strategies for fundraising
Constant commitment to staying educated on the organization's knowledge base and effectively leveraging internal expertise
Ability to sit for long periods of time in front of computer screen
Ability to drive and travel long distances
Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds at times, carrying company materials to events
Travel expected for this role is 25% to 50%
Travel may be outside of state
Will be required to drive own vehicle or obtain rental vehicle for position
Company
Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation
Launched in 1982 under the leadership of James D.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
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2025-07-28
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