Philanthropic Engagement Senior Manager

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community -- breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide.

We provide resources and guidance that makes it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment -- we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes. Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications.

Always, we are guided by a single purpose:
As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it.

Summary The Philanthropic Engagement Senior Manager (PEM) works as a core member of the Illinois Territory team to champion a strategic and integrated approach to building relationships with constituents and donors on behalf of Breakthrough T1D. This person is responsible for raising over $5M and drives fundraising success through strategic initiatives aimed at developing a thriving mid-level donor pipeline in both individual and/or corporate donors.

Their collective body of work delivers successful implementation of donor journey strategies and financial results of the assigned portfolio of donors. This individual builds strategic relationships with internal stakeholders that require regular collaboration throughout the organization. They maintain and articulate a comprehensive understanding of Breakthrough T1D’s mission strategy and actively demonstrates and cascades enterprise-wide mindsets. This individual is a visionary and motivator who effectively brings the mission to life within the community through collaboration, cultivation, inspiration, and engagement.

Utilizing exceptional time management skills, they proficiently execute activities that support organizational strategies in their assigned donor portfolio to drive optimal results. As one of the top performing territories in the country, the Illinois Territory plays a vital role in the organization’s success. The Territory has 17 staff, 1 Chapter Board, and 10+ events collectively driving over $25 million in total net revenue.

We have a hybrid work schedule, in office two days a week and working remotely and in the field three days a week.

• Fundraising – 70%:
  Personally develop a robust supporter base of mid-level donors and corporate sponsors ($100,000 and under); is accountable for sustainable year-over-year acquisition throughout the territory. Manage, cultivate and solicit an assigned existing portfolio of mid-level donors/corporate sponsors ($100,000 and under). Elevate individual, corporate, and foundation prospects with $100,000+ capacity to national philanthropic engagement partners to collaboratively build cultivation strategy. Elevate planned giving prospects that meet defined target audience to the national philanthropic engagement partners.
  
  May jointly serve on opportunity teams with national colleagues on major-level ($100,000+) prospect & donors, including as appropriate. Implement stewardship strategies of mid-level donors and corporate sponsors that align to program standards; ensuring they are done timely and consistently throughout the year. Collaborate with key national stakeholders and utilize data trends to drive and deliver greater revenue through prioritized initiatives.
  
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