Senior Manager, Development

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Communications and Development Team.

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)

The Senior Manager of Development serves as the senior operational and strategic lead for Blue Ridge Health’s philanthropic efforts.

This role is responsible for translating organizational priorities into a clear, needs-based philanthropy strategy and ensuring strong execution across major gifts, donor stewardship, systems, and internal alignment.

include:

• Provides strategic leadership for the major gifts program, establishing clear standards for donor qualification, relationship management, solicitation planning, and stewardship. Ensures consistent application of best practices and accountability across all stages of the donor lifecycle.
• Coordinates and supports major gift donor relationships shared with the CEO and Director of Communications and Development by preparing cultivation strategies, managing relationship plans, and supporting solicitations and stewardship activities that advance long-term donor engagement and giving.
• Designs, implements, and continuously refines a multiyear philanthropy strategy that aligns fundraising efforts with Blue Ridge Health’s strategic plan, service priorities, and long‑term financial sustainability goals. Ensures philanthropic investments are clearly connected to mission impact and organizational need.