WakeMed

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

Senior Philanthropic Impact & Awards Specialist

Program ManagementUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeRaleigh, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required.
Five years of development or fundraising experience are required.
Three years of grant-writing experience are required.

Responsibilities

Lead the WakeMed Foundation's internal funding programs, including Foundation Large Awards, Enterprise Education initiatives, and scholarship programs.
Partner with leaders across WakeMed to identify, evaluate, and fund projects that advance strategic priorities while ensuring compliance with financial, operational, and funding requirements.
Administer scholarship and educational award programs, overseeing applications, committee reviews, reporting, and recognition activities while ensuring donor intent is honored.
Capture and communicate the impact of philanthropic investments to support stewardship, marketing, and communications efforts.
In partnership with WakeMed's Grants Administration team, identify external funding opportunities, support grant development and reporting, strengthen foundation relationships, and help secure resources that advance WakeMed's mission and community impact.

Overview

Leads the WakeMed Foundation's internal funding programs, including Foundation Large Awards, Enterprise Education initiatives, and scholarship programs. Partners with leaders across WakeMed to identify, evaluate, and fund projects that advance strategic priorities while ensuring compliance with financial, operational, and funding requirements.Administers scholarship and educational award programs, overseeing applications, committee reviews, reporting, and recognition activities while ensuring donor intent is honored. Captures and communicates the impact of philanthropic investments to support stewardship, marketing, and communications efforts.In partnership with WakeMed's Grants Administration team, identifies external funding opportunities, supports grant development and reporting, strengthens foundation relationships, and helps secure resources that advance WakeMed's mission and community impact.
Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Not Applicable
Education

Bachelor's Degree Required
Experience

5 Years Development/Fundraising Required 3 Years Grant Writing Required

About the Company

WakeMed

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

WakeMed Health & Hospitals runs a private, not-for-profit health care system in Raleigh, North Carolina, with hospitals, outpatient centers, and home health services. It provides inpatient and outpatient medical care across facilities, supported by specialized units and care teams that coordinate from emergency care to rehabilitation and at-home services. The system stands out for its large, integrated network and nationally accredited Chest Pain and Stroke Centers, a high-volume heart program, and extensive women’s and children’s services and outpatient clinics. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, accessible health care for Wake County and beyond within a not-for-profit mission.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Raleigh, NC
Founded: 2010

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