Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes Inclusion and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
• Referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
• Plus so much more!
  Givens Communities is looking for a Philanthropy Director to support our growing team! This position is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of all fundraising activities. In partnership with various teams, this position will develop comprehensive organizational advancement through the maintenance and creation of additional financial resources. Based out of our Black Mountain campus, Givens Highland Farms, the Philanthropy Director will support the entire organization in fundraising efforts.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate overall fundraising efforts of the Givens organization, communities, and outreach endeavors working closely with the VP of Philanthropy and staff
• Nurture existing and future donors to cultivate resources and to match those resources to funding opportunities
• Oversee strategic endowment growth
• Coordinate and supervise the annual giving programs, continually assessing and improving the ongoing effort
• Coordinate, develop, implement, and evaluate charitable giving programs
• Represent Givens and subsidiaries in public and private presentations to nurture donors, uncover fundraising opportunities and/or to provide outreach opportunities in the community
• Institute and maintain a system for regular and meaningful recognition of donors and volunteers
• Assist with the production of special events and projects, which both require development and public relation implications
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What you’ll need:

• Knowledge of all levels of fundraising - special events, annual fund drive, capital campaigns, and planned giving
• 5-7 years of work-related experience in fundraising, marketing, and/or communications
• Understanding of donor tracking software such as Raiser’s Edge, and planned giving software such as Crescendo Interactive
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field is preferred

Compensation is competitive and based on background and experience, plus our comprehensive benefits package
Still curious about what Givens is all about? It’s kind of a long story, but at our core, we’re a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.

• Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate overall fundraising efforts of the Givens organization, communities, and outreach endeavors working closely with the VP of Philanthropy and staff
• Nurture existing and future donors to cultivate resources and to match those resources to funding opportunities
• Oversee strategic endowment growth
• Coordinate and supervise the annual giving programs, continually assessing and improving the ongoing effort
• Coordinate, develop, implement, and evaluate charitable giving programs
• Represent Givens and subsidiaries in public and private presentations to nurture donors, uncover fundraising opportunities and/or to provide outreach opportunities in the community
• Institute and maintain a system for regular and meaningful recognition of donors and volunteers
• Assist with the production of special events and projects, which both require development and public relation implications
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized superviso