Associate Program Manager, Community and Corporate Relations (COVER LETTER REQUIRED) - HYBRID

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Organization:

Development

Job Summary:

As a member of the Vanderbilt Health Development team, the Associate Program Manager supports corporate and community fundraising efforts at Vanderbilt Health. With guidance, this role helps development officers carry out fundraising and engagement activities by providing day‑to‑day administrative and program support for gifts and grants, sponsorships, workplace giving, and cause marketing programs.

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Vanderbilt Health Development

Job Description

 

Working Title: Associate Program Manager, Community and Corporate Relations - HYBRID

Reports to: Associate Director, Community and Corporate Relations

FLSA/Status: Non-Exempt, Full-time

Remote Type: Hybrid

COVER LETTER REQUIRED (if you are not able to upload your cover letter, please inform the TAP/Recruiter as soon as possible)

Purpose:

Through the exceptional capabilities and caring spirit of its people, Vanderbilt Health 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 Health 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 Vanderbilt Health as a nonprofit academic health system to excel in conducting groundbreaking research, training future leaders and providing compassionate care to patients.

Job Summary:

As a member of the Vanderbilt Health Development team, the Associate Program Manager supports corporate and community fundraising efforts at Vanderbilt Health. With guidance, this role helps development officers carry out fundraising and engagement activities by providing day‑to‑day administrative and program support for gifts and grants, sponsorships, workplace giving, and cause marketing programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Associate Director, the Associate Program Manager will have the following responsibilities:

Partnership and Program Support

• Assist Corporate Relations and Community Engagement development officers by coordinating project plans, materials, timelines and follow-up for engagement and solicitation activities.

• Support the day-to-day execution of assigned fundraising initiatives, including cause marketing, workplace giving, sponsorships and peer-to-peer efforts.

• Assist with proposal development by managing timelines, gathering required documentation and coordinating content for review.

• Assist development officers with site visits, hospital tours and check presentations; attend donor or partner calls and meetings as requested.

• Assist with events as needed, including registration, guest support, and auction activities, in coordination with Community Development and internal partners.

• Provide cross‑coverage and general support for related teams, such as Community Development, Children’s Miracle Network, and Donor Engagement.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Community and Corporate Relations program.

Operations and Financial Administration

• Monitor shared inboxes and help route incoming corporate inquiries to the appropriate team members.

• Provide operational support for multiple development officers, including scheduling, logistics, travel and expense documentation, correspondence, and preparation of meeting materials and follow‑up items.

• Coordinate with vendors for printed materials or collateral and help maintain promo