Associate Director of Children’s Miracle Network and Community Development - HYBRID

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Development

The Associate Director of Children’s Miracle Network and Community Development manages a portfolio of Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) fundraising programs and community‑based event partnerships that benefit Vanderbilt University Medical Center, with a primary focus on raising funds for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital  Associate Director works collaboratively with Monroe Carell leaders, CMN colleagues and community partners to grow philanthropic support, amplify awareness of VUMC’s mission and help identify prospects for the annual giving and major gifts pipelines.

The role serves as a key liaison to CMN fundraising partners, including student‑led Dance Marathon programs, media partners, Play Yellow initiatives, and Extra Life participants, providing year‑round guidance, stewardship and operational support to strengthen philanthropic engagement with Monroe Carell.

Associate Director of Children’s Miracle Network and Community Development

Director of Development

Through the exceptional capabilities and caring spirit of its people, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) leads in the delivery of exemplary health care, improving the lives of individuals and communities regionally, nationally and internationally. We combine transformative educational programs, compelling scientific discoveries, and distinctive personalized care to achieve this goal.

To consistently achieve excellence in medical science and health care, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Development builds relationships and encourages philanthropic contributions to directly impact today’s work and to secure a strong future of service. Enthusiastic and timely support from our philanthropic partners enables the Medical Center as a nonprofit academic medical institution to excel in conducting groundbreaking research, training future leaders and providing compassionate care to patients.

The Associate Director of Children’s Miracle Network and Community Development manages a portfolio of Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) fundraising programs and community‑based event partnerships that benefit Vanderbilt University Medical Center, with a primary focus on raising funds for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital  Associate Director works collaboratively with Monroe Carell leaders, CMN colleagues and community partners to grow philanthropic support, amplify awareness of VUMC’s mission and help identify prospects for the annual giving and major gifts pipelines.

The role serves as a key liaison to CMN fundraising partners, including student‑led Dance Marathon programs, media partners, Play Yellow initiatives, and Extra Life participants, providing year‑round guidance, stewardship and operational support to strengthen philanthropic engagement with Monroe Carell.

• Work with development leaders to establish measurable goals and objectives aligned with funding priorities of Monroe Carell and CMN.
• Manage a portfolio of student‑based and community‑based fundraising events and programs that support Monroe Carell.
• Provide guidance on best practices to ensure strong fundraising results and mission alignment.
• Develop and implement strategic fundraising and stewardship plans that strengthen donor relationships and foster pipeline growth.
• Support…