Director of Philanthropy Communications

Eventide is currently seeking a Director of Philanthropy Communications in Lincoln, NE. The Director of Philanthropy Communications plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Eventide and the Eventide Foundation by securing philanthropic support and building meaningful relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders. This position is responsible for managing a portfolio of donors and prospects, developing and executing strategic fundraising plans, and connecting individuals and organizations to impactful opportunities that support Eventide’s commitment to exceptional senior care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                                                                                                                                                                  

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 120–150 donors and prospects across the Eventide system, developing and executing individualized engagement strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support. Carry and achieve an individual fundraising goal, contributing to overall foundation revenue targets.


• Proactively build and maintain a robust pipeline of mid-level and major gift prospects through research, data-driven insights, and internal referrals, ensuring consistent portfolio movement and long-term growth in philanthropic support.


• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through all stages of the moves management cycle, with a strong emphasis on securing mid-level and major gifts.


• Conduct regular, meaningful donor outreach including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and personalized written communications to deepen relationships and align donor interests with Eventide’s mission and funding priorities.


• Partner with administrators, clinical leaders, and staff to identify grateful patients and families, helping foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization.


• Assist in the development of compelling gift proposals, presentations, and impact reports that clearly articulate funding opportunities and demonstrate the impact of donor support.


• Establish, monitor, and analyze portfolio performance metrics (e.g., donor contacts, solicitations, pipeline movement, and revenue), using data to inform strategy, measure progress, and adjust approaches to maximize results.


• Collaborate across Eventide departments including clinical, programmatic, and administrative teams to identify funding priorities, shape cases for support, and effectively communicate impact to donors.


• Create and execute personalized stewardship plans that ensure timely acknowledgment, meaningful recognition, and ongoing engagement of donors to strengthen long-term relationships.


• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records of donor interactions, strategies, and outcomes within the donor database (Raiser’s Edge NXT), ensuring data integrity and informed decision-making.


• Engage and support board members, volunteers, and organizational leaders in donor cultivation and solicitation efforts, expanding the reach and effectiveness of fundraising strategies.


• Represent Eventide and the Foundation in the community, building relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and prospective donors to advance philanthropic support.


• Participate in and support fundraising events, campaigns, and strategic initiatives, including capital or comprehensive campaigns, with occasional evening or weekend responsibilities.


• Contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven culture, working effectively with colleagues and leadership while demonstrating a strong commitment to philanthropy and Eventide’s mission to enhance the lives of older adults through compassionate care.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:                                                                                                                                     

• Demonstrated success in mid-level and major gift fundraising, including managing a donor portfolio, cultivating and advancing relationships through the moves management cycle, making solicitations (typically $5,000–$25,000+), and personally closing gifts to meet revenue goals, along with experience developing proposals and impact materials and utilizing CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge NXT) to track activity and inform strategy.


• 3-5 years of fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in mid-level and major gifts.


• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.


• Experience in senior living and long-term care preferred.