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Manager Philanthropy Major Gifts
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Prescott, AZ, 86301
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 39.18-58.28 HOUR
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Manager of Philanthropy at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center Foundation, you are a key development team member responsible for advancing the overall fundraising goals of the Foundation, primarily through the Major Gifts Program. This role focuses on the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift donors. The Manager is responsible for actively managing a portfolio of up to 150 donor prospects, developing comprehensive strategies for cultivation, and ensuring the integrity of donor directives is maintained through ongoing stewardship. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of direct and planned giving mechanisms, combined with a commitment to consistent donor relationship building
- Manage, plan, and execute major gift programs, primarily focused on securing gifts from individuals of $10,000 and above.
- Build and manage a portfolio of up to 150 donors and prospects, developing and executing customized cultivation and solicitation plans.
- Ensure regular and systematic contact with identified donors and prospects through personal visits, calls, and correspondence.
- Maintain meticulous records within the donor database, documenting all interactions and completing necessary contact reports and follow-up materials.
- Work collaboratively with the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) and other fundraising professionals to enhance team efforts and participate in the Moves Management program.
- Work collaboratively with the CPO and other leaders to identify approved potential programs and projects for major gift support, and participate in the development of cases for support and all the proposals and materials needed to make such activities successful
Required:
Bachelors Degree
Preferred:
Five (5) years experience in not-for-profit development
Three (3) years major gift experience in an institution of higher learning or health care institution
Masters Degree
Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC) now part of CommonSpirit Health, is a dynamic, value-driven, non-profit healthcare leader. Evolved from a community hospital, we are now a state-of-the-art system featuring two acute care hospitals and an extensive network of primary and specialty clinics. We are deeply committed to community impact and offer a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services. If you seek innovation and clear career advancement opportunities within an integrated provider, apply today.
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Frequently asked questions
Managing a portfolio of up to 150 donors involves personalized engagement strategies, frequent outreach, and detailed tracking of interactions. This ensures tailored cultivation and solicitation plans that align with each donor's giving patterns and interests, maximizing major gift contributions.
Advancement often leads to senior leadership positions such as Director or Vice President of Philanthropy. Gaining experience in donor relations, strategic fundraising, and cross-department collaboration can accelerate growth in dynamic healthcare or nonprofit settings like Catholic Health Initiatives.
Expertise in planned giving, relationship management, and proficiency with donor management systems are critical. While formal certifications aren’t mandatory, credentials like CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) can enhance credibility and effectiveness in major gift fundraising roles.
Prescott’s nonprofit sector is growing, but specialized roles like Philanthropy Major Gifts Manager see moderate competition due to limited healthcare nonprofits. Candidates with local network ties and healthcare development experience often have an edge in this regional market.
Most philanthropic roles in Prescott offer a community-centered work environment with collaborative teams. Commutes are generally manageable given the city’s size, but proximity to the Yavapai Regional Medical Center can be a deciding factor for daily travel convenience.
Catholic Health Initiatives fosters a values-driven atmosphere with resources such as collaborative leadership, robust donor databases, and strategic initiatives. This support enables the Philanthropy Major Gifts Manager to develop impactful major gift campaigns aligned with organizational priorities.
Balancing donor stewardship with institutional priorities requires nuanced communication and adaptability. Navigating healthcare regulations and ensuring donor directive compliance while fostering meaningful relationships are specialized challenges within this nonprofit healthcare context.
Salaries typically range from $70,000 to $95,000 annually, influenced by experience and educational background. This reflects the regional nonprofit healthcare market, where major gifts professionals are valued for their strategic fundraising impact.
Healthcare philanthropy often emphasizes community health impact and patient-centered initiatives, requiring tailored messaging. Higher education fundraising may focus more on scholarships and campus projects, demanding different donor engagement approaches and storytelling techniques.
Managers typically execute donor cultivation and stewardship with hands-on portfolio management, while Directors and VPs focus more on strategic leadership, team oversight, and broader fundraising program development across the organization.