Director Philanthropy

Providence Health Plan Group; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Health care benefits

Job summary

Providence Health Plan Group in Fullerton, California, seeks a visionary leader for a pivotal fundraising role. You will lead major gift initiatives and cultivate significant donor relationships to advance the Ministry's philanthropic goals.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in non-profit fundraising, strong leadership skills, and a passion for making a difference in healthcare philanthropy. This position offers the chance to create lasting changes through strategic planning and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in non-profit fundraising focused on major giving.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in large institutions.
• Proven track record in securing major gifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic fundraising programs and initiatives.
• Cultivate significant gifts of $25,000 or more.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects.

Skills

Fundraising strategy development

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Leadership

Donor engagement

Event management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Raiser’s Edge Donor Management system

Fundraising donor management software

Job description

Calling All Philanthropic Visionaries!

Are you a dynamic leader with a flair for securing transformative gifts and driving philanthropic success? Do you excel at building strategic relationships and rallying communities around a shared mission? If so, we have the ideal role for you!

The Role

Step into a pivotal leadership position where you'll spearhead major gift fundraising programs and initiatives that propel our Ministry forward. Based in a thriving environment, you will recruit and guide a talented team dedicated to enhancing individual, corporate, and foundation giving, focusing on current contributions, endowment expansion, and capital investment.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Fundraising Architect: Cultivate significant gifts of $25,000 or more, along with revenue‑driving event initiatives. Collaborate closely with hospital leadership to craft compelling giving opportunities, working seamlessly with our Foundation's Fundraising Team to prioritize strategic objectives and nurture a robust pipeline of donor prospects.
• Donor Engagement Maestro: Employ a systematic approach to identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors, ensuring that fundraising metrics are met annually, including securing pivotal gifts and net letters of intent supporting key priorities.
• Visionary Leadership: Design a strategic fundraising plan that empowers your team to achieve major and capital philanthropic initiatives.
• Personalized Gift Management: Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, personally soliciting gifts and pledges of $25,000 over five years.
• Event Leadership: Oversee events that align with the Ministry’s philanthropic ambitions and cultivate donor relationships.
• Community Advocate: Actively engage with the community to elevate awareness of the Ministry’s charitable mission and philanthropic goals.
• Analytical Insight: Prepare financial and analytical reports on fundraising outcomes and trends, driving informed decision‑making.
• Professional Networking: Maintain strong connections with community organizations and institutions impacting healthcare development programs.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Certification: Upon hire, Certified Fund‑Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred.
• Experience: A proven track record of 8 years in non‑profit with a focus on major giving and 5 years of leadership experience, ideally in larger institutions.
• Expertise: 3 years of senior‑level fundraising experience within large, complex organizations, with success in closing six‑figure gifts.
• Strategic Planning: Demonstrated expertise in designing and executing a fundraising strategic plan that consistently meets goals.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with fundraising donor management software and adeptness in managing revenue and expense budgets to align with program objectives.
• Leadership Collaboration: Skilled in designing fundraising strategic plans in partnership with organizational leadership.
• Gift Acquisition: Verified success in personally securing major gifts and cultivating donor relationships.
• Prospect Management: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in prospect management systems that foster the development of a major gift prospect pipeline.
• Preferred Experience: Experience with healthcare philanthropy and Raiser’s Edge Donor Management system preferred.
• Skill Set: Advanced interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills, coupled with excellent persuasive communication abilities.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient computer literacy in Windows applications.

Why Join Us

• Create Lasting Change: Be part of an organization that transforms lives through philanthropy and meaningful contributions.
• Unlock Your Potential: Experience the freedom to innovate and implement your visionary ideas with full support.
• Collaborate with the Best: Work alongside dedicated professionals passionate about driving philanthropic success.
• Navigating a Dynamic Landscape: Thrive in an ever‑evolving environment that offers challenges and rewards.
• Immerse in Vibrancy: Relish the dynamic community offerings while making a significant impact.

Ready to Transform Lives Through Philanthropy?

If you’re a visionary leader committed to making a difference, we encourage you to apply! Join our team and help us create a brighter, healthier future through philanthropic excellence.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate’s placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Requisition ID: 441466
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Fundraising
Job Function: Marketing/Public Relations/Community Affairs
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Leadership
Department: 7510 SJMC MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Address: CA Fullerton 101 E Valencia Mesa Dr
Work Location: St Jude Medical Center
Workplace Type: On‑site
Pay Range: $63.50 - $100.26