Senior Director, Philanthropic and Community Engagement

If you are currently employed at Vivent Health, please log into UKG and submit your application through the My Company/View Opportunities page. ***This role is located in our Milwaukee, WI location*** Get ready for something amazing! Imagine this: generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays. And that’s just the start of the incredible perks you’ll enjoy at Vivent Health. There is 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits, and gender-affirming care benefits. And that's not even scratching the surface. Our complete package also includes employer paid short and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, certification, and licensure assistance, and so much more. We also offer benefits for part-time roles! But here's the real deal. Your journey with Vivent Health isn't just a job. It's a chance to join an organization dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. This makes you a part of something bigger and enables you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve. Here are a few highlights of what working at Vivent Health may offer you: * Equity Practices: Fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. * Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with training programs and events that promote cultural competence, unconscious bias training, and awareness. * Collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team: Within our integrated HIV care and prevention model, we employ a high level of collaboration across disciplines. That means that, in your role, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to whole person-care across medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, research, and more! * Delivery of quality patient care: Our integrated HIV care and prevention model is proven to help patients achieve positive health outcomes.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:

Deliver Excellence. Oversee with Integrity. Drive Progress. Exceed Expectations. The Senior Director, Philanthropy and Community Engagement serves as a senior leader on the External Affairs team and as a key representative of Vivent Health within the local market. This role leads the development and implementation of an integrated regional philanthropy and community engagement strategy that advances Vivent Health’s mission, strengthens visibility and relationships within the community, and supports long-term organizational sustainability and growth. Working collaboratively across External Affairs and in partnership with leaders locally and throughout the organization, the Senior Director brings strong leadership, strategic thinking, relationship-building skills, and a passion for engaging donors, volunteers, partners, and community stakeholders in advancing Vivent Health’s impact.

OUR EXPECTATIONS:

Winning skills and behaviors for success. Essential Job Duties

• Leadership
• Lead a market-based regional philanthropy and community engagement team

while supporting and advancing both local and national External Affairs strategies aligned with organizational priorities and outcomes. * Partner closely with the Chief External Affairs Officer and External Affairs leadership team to share market insights, help shape External Affairs strategy, and support the successful implementation of national marketing campaigns and External Affairs initiatives within the local market. * Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across all aspects of the team’s work, including the effective use of technology, systems, and data to support informed and strategic decision-making. * Support team development through coaching, goal setting, performance management, and ongoing professional growth opportunities.

• Fundraising
• Ensure annual market-based fundraising goals are achieved through a

comprehensive and relationship-driven fundraising strategy. * Lead fundraising efforts within the region, with a focus on building and sustaining a strong pipeline of new donors, funders, and community partners, as well as stewarding those longtime donors. * Develop individualized engagement strategies for assigned donors and prospects while engaging Vivent Health leadership and board members in key donor and prospect relationship strategies and activities. * Partner with colleagues across Vivent Health, specifically our grants team, to develop and advance market-based strategies for institutional funders and private foundations, as well as community foundations, United Way organizations, and other strategic funding partners.

• Community Engagement
• Help shape the vision and strategy for community engagement within the

local market while collaboratively leading and partnering with local Vivent Health teams working in and implementing community engagement efforts. * Bring intention and accountability to community engagement activities to ensure efforts advance priority outcomes and strengthen key partner relationships across the community. * Develop strategies for volunteer engagement as a meaningful entry point for individuals, corporate partners, and community members to connect with and support Vivent Health. * Serve as a visible representative of Vivent Health in the community by participating in events, speaking on behalf of the organization, and building strategic relationships with local board members, community leaders, funders, and organizations working in adjacent and aligned spaces.

• Events
• Lead the planning and execution of donor identification, cultivation,

stewardship, and community engagement events that advance priority outcomes and strengthen relationships with donors and community stakeholders. * Serve as a collaborative leader in ensuring events are thoughtfully planned, well executed, completed within budget and established timelines, and aligned with broader External Affairs strategies and goals. * Use events strategically as part of Vivent Health’s philanthropy and community engagement efforts, bringing creativity, innovation, and strong relationship-building to the work. * Support the successful local activation and implementation of national campaigns, initiatives, and signature engagement opportunities within the regional market.

• All duties as assigned.
• Adhere to all agency policies, including but not limited to Confidentiality,

Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, training, and other relevant policies. NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

LEADERSHIP:

Leadership is the ability to inspire, influence, and guide others towards achieving a common and/or strategic goal or vision. It involves several key elements: * Vision and Direction: A leader has a clear idea of where they want to go and communicates this vision effectively to others. * Motivation: Leaders inspire and motivate their team members, encouraging them to give their best effort and stay committed to the goals. * Decision Making: Effective leaders make informed decisions, often considering input from their team while taking responsibility for the final choices. * Communication: Communication skills are crucial for leaders to articulate their vision, provide feedback, and foster collaboration among team members. * Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Leaders understand and relate to the emotions of others, building trust and creating a positive work environment. * Accountability: Good leaders take responsibility for their actions and decisions, setting a standard of accountability for themselves and their team. * Adaptability: In a dynamic environment, leaders must be flexible and adaptable, adjusting strategies and approaches as needed to achieve success. * Collaboration: Leaders model collaboration, engage teams and drive partnerships across departments to transfer knowledge, enhance decision-making and improve results.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Required and preferred knowledge and experiences to succeed. * Education: * Bachelor's degree in a related field. * Work Experience: * 6–8 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, community engagement, or related External Affairs leadership roles, with demonstrated success building and stewarding donor, volunteer, and community relationships. * Demonstrated success achieving fundraising goals through individual giving, institutional fundraising, donor stewardship, events, sponsorships, and community-based engagement strategies. * Experience partnering with organizational leadership, board members, volunteers, and community stakeholders to advance fundraising and engagement priorities. * Experience leading, coaching, and developing teams while fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on accountability, relationship-building, and community impact. * Soft Skills: * Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead, develop, and inspire teams focused on philanthropy, community engagement, and relationship-building. * Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and steward donors, volunteers, community leaders, corporate partners, and other key stakeholders. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and compellingly communicate Vivent Health’s mission, vision, impact, and case for support to a wide range of audiences. * Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and implement integrated fundraising, volunteer engagement, events, and community engagement strategies aligned with organizational priorities and outcomes. * Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach to working across teams, functions, and markets within a complex and evolving organization. * Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, drive execution, and adapt to changing needs and opportunities. * Ability to use technology, systems, data, and relationship intelligence to inform strategy, strengthen engagement efforts, and support effective decision-making. * Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and commitment to ethical standards and integrity in all donor, volunteer, and community interactions. * Resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace change, navigate ambiguity, and help lead organizational growth and evolution. * Commitment to Vivent Health’s mission, values, and communities served, with a genuine passion for advancing health equity, community impact, and the fight against HIV/AIDS. * Additional Preferred Qualifications: * HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.

STATEMENT OF INCLUSION:

Vivent Health is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote, and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy), mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. Vivent Health complies with other expanded protected classifications that specific county or municipal regulations may mandate. Vivent Health is deeply committed to fostering respect, dignity, and understanding for all individuals affected by HIV, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic. We are dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment that champions advocacy, education, and compassionate care for everyone in our diverse community. Going beyond the law’s requirements, Vivent Health places great importance on fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We actively seek qualified candidates from different racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, as we believe that differing perspectives and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Vivent Health encourages all interested persons to apply for this position, and we look forward to learning more about your unique background and qualifications. As a recipient of federal funding, Vivent Health will not hire nor enter a contractual relationship with any party debarred, suspended, or excluded from federal assistance programs. Salary Starting at $110,000/annually (Depending on Experience) The final salary will be determined based on factors such as market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications. Please note that it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range. Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for – nor forgive – federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3), makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify. Please follow this URL to review one such program and their requirements: [