About the Organization
CCHF is a non-partisan, free-market organization that promotes policy ideas consistent with the principles of limited government, individual liberty and free markets. Recognized as the leading free-market voice for patient-centered care and medical privacy rights, CCHF’s primary area of focus is health care policy, with an emphasis on freedom, free-markets and the medical privacy rights that protect patient and doctor freedom.
About the Role
The Donor Relations Manager is responsible for the implementation, management, and evaluation of fundraising efforts including but not limited to: stewardship, cultivation and acquisition of donors, meeting fundraising goals set by the President, and attending special events.
This position reports to CCHF’s President. The right person in this position may have an opportunity to grow a development team and find opportunities for advancement. The ideal candidate will be based in St. Paul, MN. Candidates located in the Greater Twin Cities Metro Area who are able to work from the office 1-2 days/week will also be considered. Some travel may be required (5-25%, depending on location).
Major Duties and Responsibilities: (75-80%)
- With the President, create fundraising goals, including strategies for major donor giving and annual fundraising event giving
- Develop donor-specific plans for increased giving
- Meet fundraising goals as set forth by the President
- Solicit sponsorships and donors for event(s)
- Work to build relationships with current identified prospects and work to transform prospects into donors
- Develop and implement a donor communications plan (including emails, writings for the quarterly newsletter, and phone calls)
- Coordinating response to donors (using the weekly donation report).
- Acknowledge gifts, discuss programs, and inform donors of CCHF’s successes.
- Work with the President on developing quarterly fundraising letters
- Set up meetings with prospects or donors with the President
- Track outcomes and deliver reports weekly on fundraising progress and expenditures
Other Duties and Responsibilities: (20-25%)
- Enter detailed donor or prospect information and notes into database
- Write quarterly one-page letter to accompany tax receipts to donors
- Participate in staff meetings and special projects including but not limited to quarterly newsletters, event planning, and strategy sessions
- Write grant application letters
- Other tasks as assigned by the President
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Commitment to health freedom principles
- 2+ years of fundraising, development or donor relations experience
- Passion for building relationships
- High degree of comfort in soliciting and closing gifts
- Ability to articulate and implement a strategic development plan
- Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
- A belief in projecting professionalism at all times
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple demands
- Highly organized with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as needed
- Eagerness to work as part of a team and assist with additional tasks as needed
- Willingness to travel (5-25%)
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience in Health Care (to be able to speak with donors about our mission)
- Experience using a donor database / CRM
- General knowledge of government structure and legislative/policy processes
- Proven record of creating development strategy and meeting goals
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:
- Resume
- Cover Letter detailing your interest in the position, CCHF’s mission, and your salary requirements
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
Questions can be directed to Stephanie Keaveney, Outreach Manager of Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: [email protected].
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.
