Job Description
Philanthropy Coordinator
📍 Supporting the Novant Health Foundation market of responsibility
đź’™ About the Role
The Philanthropy Coordinator plays a key role in advancing the comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Novant Health Foundation. This position supports the Philanthropy team in building and strengthening the major gifts pipeline while actively managing donor relationships and stewardship efforts.
If you are organized, relationship-driven, and passionate about making a meaningful community impact, we’d love to hear from you.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Donor Management
Manage a portfolio of 50+ prospects and donors
Achieve and sustain annual philanthropic support with a defined fundraising goal
Build and strengthen the major gifts pipeline
Develop and actively manage annual donors within the assigned market
Donor Stewardship
Coordinate donor acknowledgements and recognition efforts
Support donor recognition events and stewardship activities
Assist with implementation of the Foundation’s comprehensive fundraising plan
Data & Administration
Maintain and update donor records in the Foundation’s database system
Track donor engagement and giving activity
Provide administrative and operational support to the Philanthropy team
🎓 Qualifications
Education (Required)
Bachelor’s Degree (4-year degree)
Experience (Required)
Minimum 3 years of experience in a multi-task, customer service environment
Experience (Preferred)
Business or Financial experience
Marketing
Event Management
Healthcare
đź› Required Skills & Competencies
Communication
Promotes collaboration and creative problem-solving
Communicates organizational value effectively to internal and external partners
Customer Service
Ensures timely and professional responses
Supports service excellence and recovery when needed
Inclusion & Belonging
Fosters an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment
Digital Fluency
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365:
Excel
Word
Teams
PowerPoint
Professional Skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization
Strong initiative and resourcefulness
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities
High level of professionalism and confidentiality
🌟 Preferred Attributes
Entrepreneurial mindset and innovative thinking
Strong leadership presence and integrity
Creativity and strategic vision
Diplomacy and relationship-building skills
Event management experience
Administrative support experience