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High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc Fundraising Manager in Saranac Lake, New York
The culture of High Peaks Hospice is mission-driven and community-oriented. From our board of directors, staff, volunteers, and donors, the High Peaks Hospice community is filled with compassionate and dedicated individuals committed to providing comfort, peace, and dignity to the families we serve, at a time when its needed most.
We help individuals achieve a peaceful life closure, aligned with their values, wishes, choice, and needs, while fully supporting their caregivers and loved ones along the way.
Job Description The Fundraising Manager is responsible for building good relationships with prospective donors and clients across multiple sectors, communicating with the broader public and internal teams, and drawing up plans to ensure annual targets are met. The purpose of this position is to build a strong network of community partnerships with individuals, civic groups, medical offices, and local businesses. To excel in the role, the incumbent should be an excellent communicator, enjoy engaging individuals in building hospice knowledge, adept and comfortable speaking in front of groups, and willing to travel to locations throughout High Peaks Hospices catchment area.
Qualifications: Requires a Bachelors degree OR an Associates degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in training and/or sales and or fundraising experience in a professional capacity. Must possess outstanding presence, self-confidence & enthusiasm and be comfortable engaging with all levels of stakeholders. Excellent verbal and writing skills are required. The position demands the ability to positively interact internally as a team member as well as externally with community members. Value the ability to convene small groups of business/community leaders and entertain such groups. Experience in seeking out, writing, and administering grants and other funding sources is a plus. Must be capable of performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations. Must meet all local health regulations. If you meet these qualifications and are looking for a meaningful career in hospice care, we encourage you to apply.
Submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. Thank you.