Employee Relations Manager jobs in Winston Salem, NC

Every Patient. Every Family. Every Time.

At Mountain Valley, what we do is personal. Personal for those we serve and personal for us. Every day we stand shoulder to shoulder with individuals facing the most daunting challenge they will ever face – a serious, or even a terminal, illness. We help those with advanced illness cope with their day-to-day struggles, whether physical, emotional, social, or spiritual. We also aspire to help our communities better understand end-of-life care. For those of us at Mountain Valley, there could never be a more important or rewarding job.
 
 An Excellent Opportunity

Mountain Valley has an opening for a Donor Relations Program Manager. The Donor Relations Program Manager will play a crucial role in cultivating and maintaining meaningful relationships with donors, supporters, and community partners to grow our organization's philanthropic efforts. In this position you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance donor engagement, increase fundraising efforts, and support the financial sustainability of our hospice programs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates a deep commitment to our mission and values.
• Possesses a strategic mindset with a proven ability to drive donor engagement and fundraising success.
• Exhibits exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, fostering strong relationships with donors and team members alike.
• Has a keen understanding of fundraising databases and the ability to leverage data for informed decision-making.
• Excels in project management, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Brings creativity and innovation to donor relations strategies, staying current with industry trends.

What you will typically be responsible for:

Donor Engagement:

• Develop and execute donor engagement strategies to build long-term relationships with individual and corporate donors.
• Organize and oversee donor appreciation events, outreach programs, and communication initiatives.

Fundraising:

• Plan and coordinate fundraising campaigns, including annual appeals, online campaigns, and special events.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling fundraising materials and communication.

Grant Management:

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities to support hospice programs.
• Prepare grant proposals, reports, and ensure compliance with grant requirements.

Community Outreach:

• Represent the organization at community events, conferences, and meetings to promote awareness and partnerships.
• Collaborate with other non-profits and community organizations to enhance the organization's presence.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Communications)
• 3 years of experience in donor relations or fundraising, preferably within a non-profit or healthcare setting
• Proficiency in fundraising databases and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those in need. Your dedication and expertise will contribute to ensuring compassionate end-of-life care for individuals and their families.

At Mountain Valley, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect with a diverse workforce; we make staffing decisions based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Mountain Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived, race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.