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Director, Philanthropy - Shannondale Maryville & Knoxville

Covenant Living Communities and Services
Maryville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
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The Director, Philanthropy is a key campus leadership position responsible for growing and managing the culture of philanthropy on their campus to advance the mission of Covenant Living Communities & Services. This director interacts daily with residents and is tasked with increasing all charitable giving for the campus. This includes annual funds, major gifts, and planned giving efforts. The director will optimize the charitable support of Covenant Living Communities.

Directs the identification, qualification, solicitation, and stewardship of annual, major and planned gift prospects/donors.

Manages and helps create a pool of prospects and donors with the capacity to give at the major gift level to create and grow the donor pipeline.

Serves as an active partner with the campus leadership team, collaborating to create gift opportunities that can have the greatest impact for the campus and for Covenant Living Communities & Services.

Creates and executes annual and long-term strategic plans to ensure that fundraising goals are met.

Completes timely input of all prospects and prospect interactions into the CRM software.

Required Degree: Bachelor’s degree required

Certificate(s)

  • CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) – either actively pursuing or maintaining, or equivalent experience
  • Membership in Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and a local / national planned giving professional society is preferred

Experience

  • 3-5 years of comprehensive fundraising experience.
  • Record of success in personally soliciting and closing gifts of $10,000 .
  • Successful record of accomplishment in comprehensive campaign fundraising in aging services and/or healthcare is preferred.
  • Experience with major gift, planned giving, and annual giving is required.
  • Experience with capital campaigns preferred.
  • Familiar with donor cycle and moves management process.
  • General experience in healthcare and / or senior living environment preferred.
  • People management and leadership experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Ability

  • Experience with BlackBaud CRM or similar donor management software.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Exceptional presentation skills.
  • Polished, professional demeanor and interpersonal skills to partner effectively with key stakeholders in a matrix environment. (Sales team, creative team, campus leaders, etc).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and organize long-term plans and execute those plans.
  • Enthusiasm, a commitment to excellence, motivational ability, and the ability to successfully interact with high net-worth individuals and their families.
  • Up to 10% travel is required, by both car and plane.

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Compensation Pay Range

$69,122.00 - $87,863.50 per year

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $69,122.00 - $87,863.50 per year. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Employer paid group term life and disability
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
  • 403(b) with a 3% employer match
  • Fitness center use at most facilities.
  • Various voluntary benefits:
    • Life, AD&D
    • Tuition assistance and scholarships
    • Employee assistance program
    • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
    • Pet Insurance
For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

Salary : $69,122 - $87,864

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