Company Description
We are a mission-driven, nonprofit healthcare organization established to build and operate a hospital that provides high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to underserved and indigent communities in the Philippines. Our mission is twofold: to meet urgent physical health needs while also sharing hope through Christ-centered compassion, dignity, and service.
Our hospital project seeks to address gaps in healthcare access for vulnerable populations, while also serving as a place of holistic care—attending to physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. We are committed to excellence, integrity, stewardship, and partnership with local and international stakeholders who share our vision for sustainable, life-giving healthcare.
Role Description
The Manager of Development will lead and expand all fundraising and partnership efforts to support the construction and long-term sustainability of the hospital. This individual will be responsible for building strong relationships with donors, partners, churches, foundations, corporations, and community leaders. The Manager of Development will serve as a key ambassador for the organization, clearly communicating the vision, mission, and impact of the hospital.
This role requires both strategic planning and active external engagement, including networking, attending events, presenting the project, and cultivating long-term partnerships. The Manager of Development must have a personal passion for serving underserved communities and a genuine alignment with the organization's Christ-centered mission.
This role is a boots on the ground, actively doing what is needed, not managing a team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising Strategy and Execution
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including major donors, grants, corporate sponsorships, and events.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, church, foundation, and corporate donors.
- Build and manage a pipeline of prospective donors and partners.
- Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals.
Relationship Building and External Engagement
- Actively network and represent the organization at events, conferences, churches, and community gatherings.
- Build strategic partnerships with local and international organizations, churches, NGOs, and businesses.
- Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with donors through regular communication and updates.
Communication and Vision Casting
- Clearly articulate the mission, vision, and impact of the hospital to diverse audiences.
- Deliver presentations to potential donors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Work with leadership to develop compelling fundraising materials and impact reports.
Donor Stewardship
- Ensure donors feel valued, appreciated, and informed about the impact of their support.
- Develop systems for donor tracking, reporting, and follow-up.
Collaboration and Leadership
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees, leadership team, and project stakeholders.
- Provide regular updates on fundraising progress and partnership development.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
- Fluent in both Filipino and English (spoken and written).
- Willingness and ability to attend events, meet donors, and actively network.
- Strong alignment with and personal passion for the organization's mission, including:
- Serving underserved and impoverished communities.
- Supporting the evangelistic and Christ-centered aspects of the project.
- Proven experience in fundraising, development, sales, partnership development, or related field.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Strong public speaking and presentation abilities.
- Highly self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Significant experience in nonprofit fundraising or development.
- Existing network with donors, churches, foundations, corporations, or NGOs.
- Experience working in healthcare, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
- Experience securing major gifts or managing donor portfolios.
- Strong organizational and strategic planning skills.
Personal Qualities
- Personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
- Active membership in a local Christian Church
- Passionate about improving healthcare access for the poor.
- Strong personal integrity and stewardship mindset.
- Relational, warm, and able to connect with diverse groups of people.
- Strong initiative and perseverance.
- Deep belief in and commitment to the mission and long-term vision of the hospital.
