Application Guide
How to Apply for Director of Development & Enrollment
at Tennessee Health Care Campaign
🏢 About Tennessee Health Care Campaign
The Tennessee Health Care Campaign (THCC) is a leading statewide nonprofit dedicated to making health care affordable, accessible, and equitable for all Tennesseans. What sets THCC apart is its dual focus on grassroots community engagement and high-impact policy advocacy, directly helping individuals enroll in coverage while also fighting for systemic change. Working here means joining a passionate team that combines direct assistance with research and storytelling to drive real improvements in health care access across Tennessee.
About This Role
As Director of Development & Enrollment, you will lead THCC's fundraising strategy while also overseeing its enrollment assistance programs, ensuring that resources are effectively mobilized to support both advocacy and direct services. This role is impactful because it directly fuels the organization's ability to help Tennesseans navigate health insurance options and advocate for equitable policies. You'll be at the intersection of development and program delivery, making a tangible difference in communities statewide.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve meeting with the development team to strategize donor outreach, reviewing enrollment data to identify gaps in service, and connecting with community partners to plan outreach events. You could also spend time drafting grant proposals, meeting with major donors, and working with policy staff to align fundraising with advocacy priorities. No two days are the same, but all are driven by the goal of expanding access to health care for Tennesseans.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Tennessee Health Care Campaign Is Looking For
- Proven experience in nonprofit fundraising, including major gifts, grants, and donor stewardship, ideally in health care or social justice.
- Strong understanding of health insurance programs such as TennCare, Medicare, and the Health Insurance Marketplace, with experience managing enrollment or outreach initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, manage budgets, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across Tennessee.
- Passion for health equity and a track record of working with rural or underserved communities to improve access to care.
📝 Tips for Applying to Tennessee Health Care Campaign
Highlight specific fundraising achievements, such as dollar amounts raised, donor retention rates, or successful grant proposals, to demonstrate your ability to drive development for THCC.
Show your knowledge of Tennessee's health care landscape by referencing current issues like rural hospital closures or barriers to coverage in your application materials.
Connect your enrollment experience to THCC's programs by detailing your familiarity with TennCare, CoverKids, Medicare, and the Marketplace, and how you've helped individuals navigate these systems.
Emphasize your ability to work remotely while staying connected to Tennessee communities, perhaps mentioning prior remote work success or travel to rural areas.
Demonstrate alignment with THCC's advocacy mission by including examples of how you've integrated advocacy or policy work into development or enrollment efforts.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your vision for how development and enrollment can work together to advance THCC's mission, with concrete examples from past roles.", "Specific fundraising results you've achieved, particularly in health care or advocacy contexts, and how they could translate to THCC's needs.", 'Your experience with health insurance enrollment programs and outreach, especially in Tennessee or similar states, and your understanding of the challenges consumers face.', "Your commitment to health equity and how you've worked with rural or marginalized communities to improve access to care."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review THCC's recent policy victories and ongoing advocacy campaigns to understand their strategic priorities and how development supports them.
- → Research Tennessee's specific health care challenges, such as the state's decision on Medicaid expansion, rural health disparities, and the uninsured rate.
- → Explore THCC's enrollment programs and partnerships, including any collaborations with local health centers or community groups.
- → Look into THCC's funding sources and major donors to understand their development history and potential areas for growth.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on fundraising metrics without showing how development supports THCC's mission and enrollment goals.
- Neglecting to mention specific health insurance programs or Tennessee-specific health care issues, which shows a lack of preparation.
- Underestimating the importance of community engagement and rural outreach, which are central to THCC's work.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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