• Job Description

  Req#: 409636

  Your future role at a glance

  Location: Remote

  Facility: Remote with some travel (no more than 25%)

  Department: Ascension Philanthropy Services

  Schedule: Day shift | Monday-Friday

  Salary: $86,930.00 - $117,611.00 per year

  Eligible for annual bonus incentive - Final salary offer flexible to account for geographic location and depth of experience.

  How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Strategy & Planning: Collaborates with Development Directors to build the annual giving program plan, defining revenue, donor count, acquisition, retention, and upgrade goals.
  • Program Execution: Designs, builds, and manages a comprehensive omnichannel direct response (digital, social, email, and mail) and mid-level giving program. Develops and manages a year-round giving calendar, budget, and vendor relationships.
  • Donor & Prospect Management: Manages an active portfolio of annual donor prospects, developing data-driven identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Oversees donor stewardship journeys and high-impact virtual and in-person events.
  • Data & Operations: Partners with Development Operations to build and maintain the donor database (CRM), leading A/B testing, donor modeling, data segmentation, and analytics to continually refine the program.
  • Communications & Reporting: Works with Development Communications to develop audience-specific messaging, campaign assets, and timely gift acknowledgments. Monitors campaign performance and advises leadership on fundraising trends and strategic resource planning.

  What minimum qualifications you'll need

  Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

  What additional requirements you'll need

  • Expertise in direct mail and digital fundraising strategy, trends, and best practices.
  • Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge), segmentation, and digital tools (email platforms, analytics dashboards).
  • Strong analytical skills to translate performance data into actionable strategy and campaign reporting.
  • Bachelor's degree required.

  Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

  Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

  Equal employment opportunity employer

  Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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  Benefits

  Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

  Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

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