Center for Human Services - Missouri
Manager of Philanthropy
Center for Human Services - Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Manager of Philanthropy
– Center for Human Services, Missouri
Pay Range This range is provided by Center for Human Services – Missouri. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay: $36.05/hr – $36.05/hr
Location and Hours Full‑time (40 hrs. per week). Remote – must live in the State of Missouri.
Position Summary The Manager of Philanthropy leads the organization’s major gifts strategy and drives philanthropic growth through relationship‑building, strategic fundraising, and data‑informed donor engagement. This role manages a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects and collaborates with leadership to align giving opportunities with organizational priorities. The manager plays a key role in strengthening a culture of philanthropy that fuels mission‑driven work across CHS.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Collaborate with the CDO and CEO to set annual fundraising goals and develop strategic plans to meet or exceed targets.
Establish and track key performance indicators for fundraising progress and donor engagement.
Major Donor Cultivation & Stewardship
Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors through personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
Build authentic relationships that connect donors’ philanthropic goals with CHS’s mission and priorities.
Ensure high‑quality stewardship experiences that promote long‑term donor retention and increased giving.
Data‑Driven Fundraising
Use donor data and analytics to drive engagement strategies, forecast revenue, and evaluate program effectiveness.
Maintain accurate donor records, interactions, and gift history within the CRM system.
Generate reports to inform fundraising decisions and measure outcomes.
Cross‑Departmental Collaboration
Partner with program staff and leadership management team to identify funding opportunities and craft compelling cases for support.
Support organizational campaigns, events, and initiatives by aligning philanthropic messaging with CHS’s strategic goals.
Philanthropic Culture & Community Engagement
Promote a culture of philanthropy across CHS through internal collaboration and staff engagement.
Represent CHS at community events and donor meetings, reinforcing the organization’s mission and vision.
Skills And Abilities
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Demonstrated success in securing and stewarding gifts above $1,000.
Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in CRM databases, donor research tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong understanding of major gift fundraising principles, donor cultivation, and donor lifecycle strategies.
Competencies
Data‑Informed Decision Making – uses data to drive donor strategies, track giving trends, and forecast revenue.
Leadership & Collaboration – builds internal and external partnerships to expand philanthropic support.
Major Gifts Strategy – leads a structured, donor‑centered program that increases long‑term revenue and donor commitment.
Strategic Thinking – aligns fundraising strategies with mission outcomes and long‑term organizational growth.
Physical Requirements
Frequently required to sit and use hands to operate a computer.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus while using the computer.
Occasionally required to drive distances up to 250 miles.
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
Qualifications
Required education: Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, or related field from an accredited university, plus five years of related work experience in fundraising,
with a focus on major gifts; or a combination of education and experience to equal nine years.
Must provide a valid driver’s license and proof of personal vehicle insurance.
Benefits CHS offers best‑in‑industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details.
Shifts Full‑time (40 hrs.). Monday–Friday: 8 am–5 pm.
EEO Statement Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660‑826‑4400 or 660‑665‑1111 and ask for HR.
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– Center for Human Services, Missouri
Pay Range This range is provided by Center for Human Services – Missouri. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay: $36.05/hr – $36.05/hr
Location and Hours Full‑time (40 hrs. per week). Remote – must live in the State of Missouri.
Position Summary The Manager of Philanthropy leads the organization’s major gifts strategy and drives philanthropic growth through relationship‑building, strategic fundraising, and data‑informed donor engagement. This role manages a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects and collaborates with leadership to align giving opportunities with organizational priorities. The manager plays a key role in strengthening a culture of philanthropy that fuels mission‑driven work across CHS.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Collaborate with the CDO and CEO to set annual fundraising goals and develop strategic plans to meet or exceed targets.
Establish and track key performance indicators for fundraising progress and donor engagement.
Major Donor Cultivation & Stewardship
Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors through personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
Build authentic relationships that connect donors’ philanthropic goals with CHS’s mission and priorities.
Ensure high‑quality stewardship experiences that promote long‑term donor retention and increased giving.
Data‑Driven Fundraising
Use donor data and analytics to drive engagement strategies, forecast revenue, and evaluate program effectiveness.
Maintain accurate donor records, interactions, and gift history within the CRM system.
Generate reports to inform fundraising decisions and measure outcomes.
Cross‑Departmental Collaboration
Partner with program staff and leadership management team to identify funding opportunities and craft compelling cases for support.
Support organizational campaigns, events, and initiatives by aligning philanthropic messaging with CHS’s strategic goals.
Philanthropic Culture & Community Engagement
Promote a culture of philanthropy across CHS through internal collaboration and staff engagement.
Represent CHS at community events and donor meetings, reinforcing the organization’s mission and vision.
Skills And Abilities
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Demonstrated success in securing and stewarding gifts above $1,000.
Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in CRM databases, donor research tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong understanding of major gift fundraising principles, donor cultivation, and donor lifecycle strategies.
Competencies
Data‑Informed Decision Making – uses data to drive donor strategies, track giving trends, and forecast revenue.
Leadership & Collaboration – builds internal and external partnerships to expand philanthropic support.
Major Gifts Strategy – leads a structured, donor‑centered program that increases long‑term revenue and donor commitment.
Strategic Thinking – aligns fundraising strategies with mission outcomes and long‑term organizational growth.
Physical Requirements
Frequently required to sit and use hands to operate a computer.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus while using the computer.
Occasionally required to drive distances up to 250 miles.
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
Qualifications
Required education: Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, or related field from an accredited university, plus five years of related work experience in fundraising,
with a focus on major gifts; or a combination of education and experience to equal nine years.
Must provide a valid driver’s license and proof of personal vehicle insurance.
Benefits CHS offers best‑in‑industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details.
Shifts Full‑time (40 hrs.). Monday–Friday: 8 am–5 pm.
EEO Statement Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660‑826‑4400 or 660‑665‑1111 and ask for HR.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Industries
Non‑profit Organizations
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