Wisconsin State Director - Special Spaces Spano PrattWisconsin State Director - Special SpacesKnoxville, Tennessee$120,000–$150,000 / yearCORE COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS Personal Attributes: •Mission-driven, empathetic, and family-centered •Strong leader who inspires volunteers and partners •Creative problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment •Positive, collaborative, and flexible mindset •Comfortable rolling up their sleeves and jumping in wherever needed •Passion for serving children and families facing medical challenges Relationship Building & Stakeholder Engagement Demonstrates exceptional ability to cultivate, steward, and deepen relationships with donors, volunteers, sponsors, families, and community partners. POSITION OVERVIEW Special Spaces Wisconsin chapter continues to grow, and it is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven State Director to lead program operations, fundraising, partnerships, and community engagement.
Senior Director Of Advancement, College of Nursing University of Tennessee SystemSenior Director Of Advancement, College of NursingKnoxville, TNWith innovative industry partnerships, significant recent investment in endowed giving and a new, state-of-the-art 117,000 square foot building in the heart of the Knoxville campus, momentum around UT Nursing has never been greater. The selected individual will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the college's advancement efforts and will play the lead role in building and executing a strategic fundraising/advancement plan for the college alongside new dean Dr. Vinciya Pandian.
Coordinator of Game Operations, Facilities, and Special Events Carson-Newman CollegeCoordinator of Game Operations, Facilities, and Special EventsJefferson City, TNEssential Functions: As an intentionally Christian academic community hiring Christian educators, all employees will be expected to advance the mission, vision, and identity of Carson-Newman University as defined in university policy and expressed in our strategic plan and are expected to work as cooperative and collegial members of the University. The University expects all employees to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian institution and to be worthy examples in moral conduct and behavior for the students of the University and fellow employees both on and off campus.
Director of Development, CPHS & CUSOM Campbell UniversityDirector of Development, CPHS & CUSOMKnoxville, TNWorking with the AVP, the Director of Development serves as a key presence in the University community, particularly the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences and School of Osteopathic Medicine, conveying a clear sense of focus, competency and credibility to those who invest in and support the University''s mission. Meet or exceed established performance metrics, including securing new gifts and pledges of $25,000 and above, developing and presenting gift proposals, completing prospect visits, and demonstrating overall progress toward assigned fundraising goals.
National Executive Director - Special Spaces Spano PrattNational Executive Director - Special SpacesKnoxville, TN$140,000–$175,000 / yearQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 5–7+ years in senior/executive roles, within nonprofit, mission-driven organizations is a plus Demonstrated success translating strategy into execution, including setting goals, KPIs, and driving organizational alignment Experience leading in decentralized, multi-site, or chapter-based environments Experience building systems, processes, and infrastructure to support growth and consistency Strong track record of fundraising success, including major gifts, corporate partnerships, and/or national sponsorships Demonstrated financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and align diverse stakeholders Proven success in relationship-building across boards, staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners Experience partnering effectively with a Board of Directors, supporting Board development, governance and leveraging board engagement Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead through complexity, change, and growth CORE COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS Strategic & Operational Leadership Ability to lead and scale a growing national nonprofit through strong business acumen, financial oversight, organizational structure, systems development, and long-term strategic planning while preserving the mission-centered culture of the organization. • Develop and execute a national fundraising strategy, including corporate partnerships, major gifts, and philanthropic initiatives • Personally engage in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, particularly with high-impact and national-level supporters • Identify and expand national sponsorship opportunities that can scale across multiple markets • Partner with chapters to strengthen local fundraising capacity and share best practices • Oversee development operations, including donor systems, pipeline management, and performance tracking Operations & Program Management Ensure effective delivery of programs while building the infrastructure and support systems needed for a growing national organization.
Assistant Director of Portfolio Strategy & Solutions University of Tennessee SystemAssistant Director of Portfolio Strategy & SolutionsKnoxville, TNJob responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Project Management and Process Coordination: Leads and coordinates Portfolio Strategy & Solutions team projects that support major and principal giving strategies, ensuring initiatives are clearly scoped, documented, assigned and executed in alignment with Portfolio Strategies & Solutions priorities. System Wide Training and Portfolio Solutions: In partnership with Portfolio Strategy & Solutions Leadership, designs, creates supporting resources, and coordinates enterprise wide training and portfolio solutions that strengthen prospect development practices across UTFI Advancement.
Associate Director Of Development, College of Arts and Sciences University of Tennessee SystemAssociate Director Of Development, College of Arts and SciencesKnoxville, TNReporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Associate Director of Development is responsible for soliciting major gifts from alumni and friends of the College of Arts and Sciences, while establishing and maintaining effective relationships with major internal and external constituents. Communication: Coordinate or write/produce appropriate fundraising materials including, but not limited to, case statements, priority menus, solicitation letter, gift proposals, appreciation letters, donor reports, and campaign status reports.
Director of Donor Partnerships Johnson UniversityDirector of Donor PartnershipsKnoxville, TNThis position serves as a strategic fundraising professional who builds meaningful relationships with high-capacity individuals, matching donor interests with university priorities to secure transformational gifts in support of Johnson University's mission and strategic initiatives. The Director of Donor Partnerships reports to the Vice President for Advancement and serves as a key member of the advancement office staff, working collaboratively with university leadership, faculty, and volunteers to advance the institution's philanthropic goals.
Women’s Assistant Soccer Coach / Athletic Performance Coordinator TNBR CareersWomen’s Assistant Soccer Coach / Athletic Performance CoordinatorKnoxville, Tennessee$35,340–$43,090 / yearResponsibilities include assisting with coaching, recruitment, and program operations; supporting the design, implementation, and monitoring of specific performance programs through the TeamBuildr platform; and contributing to year-round athlete readiness, injury prevention, return-to-play progression, and coordination between coaching staffs and athletic training personnel. Serve as the assistant women’s soccer coach by supporting the head women’s soccer coach with the daily operations of administrative tasks, recruiting, organization of practice, on field duties and responsibilities, camps and fundraising.
Donor Prospect and Database Manager BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEYDonor Prospect and Database ManagerKnoxville, TNThe Donor Prospect and Database Manager proactively and independently plans and executes strategies to identify sources of major gift support using innovative research techniques and electronic searching methodologies to ensure that fundraising initiatives have sufficient prospects to meet fundraising goals. This individual creates concise, accurate wealth capacity ratings, strategy briefings, and prospect profiles using biographical information, financial data, news, philanthropic history, and other publicly available resources to support BGCTNV's strategic priorities.