Director of Philanthropy

Salud Family Health; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental discounts

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and AD&D

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation & holidays

Defined Contribution Pension Plan (5%)

Job summary

Salud Family Health Centers in Colorado is seeking a Director of Philanthropy to design and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan in partnership with the VP of Development and the CEO.

You will solicit donors, oversee programs and events, and align fundraising with Salud's mission to expand access to medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmaceutical services.

The role offers a competitive salary and robust benefits, with a collaborative leadership environment at Salud.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing a major donor gifts program
• Experience with individual gift cultivation and high-value donor solicitations (>$20,000)
• Proven ability to manage fundraising programs and donor relations
• Strong communication and public speaking skills
• Ability to work with executives and senior leadership
• Knowledge of donor management software and data analysis
• Self-motivated, proactive, and independent worker
• Excellent organizational skills
• Sensitivity to low-income and minority communities

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan in partnership with senior leadership
• Solicit donors and prospective donors for financial support, including events
• Oversee a comprehensive fundraising program and events
• Collaborate with VP of Development and CEO to advance Salud’s mission

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Donor cultivation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organization

Independence

Fundraising strategy

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field

Tools

Donor management software

Job description

• Compensation: USD 77,000 - USD 88,000 - yearly

Company Description

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients,where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work togetherand coordinateefforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve thequality of our patient'slives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of theirinsurance status or ability to pay.

Job Description

Director of Philanthropy

This individual will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive Fundraising plan for Salud Family Health, working in partnership with the VP of Development and the CEO. This position will further Salud’s Mission by soliciting donors and prospective donors for financial support. This includes special events and oversight of a comprehensive fundraising program.

We offer:

• Starting annual salary range -$77,000to $88,000
• Monday to Friday - 8 am to 5 pm (with some need for evenings/ weekends)
• Medical (Includes Free Medical Services at All Salud Facilities)
• Dental(Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities)
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D, Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous vacation accrual
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes2Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
• 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• Retirement savings plans
• Employees working at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible for the Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud will contribute 5% of your base salary each month

Our Mission isto provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years in a Senior leadership role, managing and overseeing a major donor gifts program for at least a medium-sized organization. A strong track record of success and experience in individual gift cultivation and solicitation of large gifts (>$20,000) in the charitable sector, including cold calls, cultivation, and solicitation strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with an outgoing, dynamic personality capable of building and maintaining strong professional relationships
• Effective written, oral, and public speaking skills
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage program deliverables
• High level of appreciation for and ability to conceptualize crucial stakeholder relationships
• Must be able to work closely with executives and senior leadership
• Ability to influence across organizational boundaries
• Experience working with and presenting to potential donors, community organizations, executives, and high-level administrators
• Demonstrate leadership skills and supervision experience
• Experience with donor management software, excellent analytical and computer skills
• Must be a self-motivated, proactive, and independent worker
• Possess excellent organizational skills
• Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must

The application window is anticipated to close by 12/31/26

Additional Information

Salud Family Health Centersis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation,gender identity,or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.