Director, Philanthropy | Fulll Time Regular | Dayshift | Foundation

Socket.dev; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health's St. Helena community is seeking a senior fundraiser to lead the Foundation's annual giving, major gifts, and capital campaigns. You will design strategies, oversee donors, and supervise fundraising staff and volunteers, aligning with the organization’s mission.

Collaborate with executives, engage volunteers and board members, manage donor databases, ensure stewardship, and drive community engagement to grow program revenues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Seven years' fundraising experience: Preferred
• Five years' leadership experience: Preferred
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) accreditation: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains a culture of philanthropy. Provides strategy and direction for short and long-term initiatives of the Foundation.
• Grows annual giving and program revenues. Oversees the identification and pursuit of major donors.
• Oversees the strategic use of prospect and donor database.
• Works to ensure community engagement and oversees all areas of fund development.

Skills

Fundraising strategies

Donor relations

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

Job Summary

Maintains responsibility for all fund development, including the planning and implementation of Foundation activities to maximize philanthropic support. Formulates and implements strategies for securing annual, major and planned gifts, as well as grants, capital campaigns, donor stewardship, acquisition and retention, special events and volunteers. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Seven years' fundraising experience: Preferred
• Five years' leadership experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) accreditation: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Maintains a culture of philanthropy. Provides strategy and direction for short and long-term initiatives of the Foundation. Grows annual giving and program revenues. Oversees the identification and pursuit of major donors. Oversees the strategic use of prospect and donor database.
• Works to ensure community engagement and oversees all areas of fund development. Works in close collaboration with Executive Team, leadership, volunteers, board members and donors to increase giving.
• Supervises and directs Board members and volunteers, and philanthropy personnel. Oversees support staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.