Corporate Giving & Events Manager

 

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The Corporate Giving & Events Manager plays a key role in relationship and fund development for Cherry Health Foundation, primarily responsible for a comprehensive corporate partner program, event sponsorships, and creatively planning and managing strategic fund- and friend-raising events. Events currently include two large signature events, multiple small offerings, and facility tours.

This manager will execute a special events calendar of opportunities, ensuring programs align with Cherry Health’s mission and support the Foundation’s goals of attendance, fund development, attendee experience, and donor stewardship.  The position requires a high level of involvement and commitment to establish and maintain professional relationships with corporate and major donors, colleagues, and fundraising volunteers.

Business hours Monday through Friday, though occasional, early morning, night and, rarely, weekend work may be required to accomplish the essential job functions of this position.

Must adhere to the organizational Policies, Procedures, Code of Ethics, and all licensing and accreditation standards of the position.  Must represent the organization’s Mission in all actions and communications.

Who we are:

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, school based health centers and more. This is a full time or part time benefit eligible position working at our 550 Cherry Street office.. 

Our Mission: 

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision: 

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Our Values:

• Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
• Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Build a stronger culture through treating all patients and staff with respect, dignity and compassion.
• Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.
• Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
• Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.

Benefits:

Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings, check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!

• 3 Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plan options for you and your family
• Generous PTO - 6.15 hours per pay = 4 weeks per yr.
• 8 paid full day holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match – 5 %

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited college/university, in event or nonprofit management preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.
• Four or more consecutive years of successful fundraising event planning and management experience in the nonprofit sector required.
• Three or more years of corporate giving generation required.
• Recruiting, organizing, and managing various fundraising project and goal-specific volunteers required.
• Reliable transportation required as this role will demand regular travel for work related tasks and events.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage a dynamic corporate pa