Philanthropy Director

Overview

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.

• 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)
• 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

• Develop and implement annual and long-term fundraising strategies for Givens Aldersgate, aligned with Givens Communities’ overarching philanthropy goal
• Lead the planning and execution of major gift efforts, annual giving programs, and special campaigns
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and the broader Charlotte community to strengthen donor engagement
• Oversee all aspects of gift processing, including accurate recording, receipting, and acknowledgment of gifts in donor management systems
• Maintain donor database integrity and reporting in collaboration with the Givens Philanthropy data and finance teams
• Identify, write, and manage grant proposals from foundations, corporations, and government agencies
• Build partnerships with external organizations, faith communities, and civic groups to increase fundraising and outreach beyond the Givens network
• Serve as a visible representative of Givens Aldersgate at events, church gatherings, civic organizations, and resident programs
• Support the creation of events and activities that deepen donor relationships and highlight philanthropic success stories
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in fundraising, philanthropy, or nonprofit management
• Experience in gift processing, donor relations, and grants management required
• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Public Relations, or a related field

Compensation is competitive and based on background and experience, and includes 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 five communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.