Foundation Development Officer

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in the Seattle area seeks a Foundation Development Officer to maximize philanthropic opportunities by engaging major philanthropists and managing a donor portfolio. You will build relationships with hospitals, hospice, research institutes, and community partners, applying fundraising principles and strong communication to reach ambitious annual goals.

Join a mission‑driven team that values collaboration, ethical fundraising, and strategic stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Knowledge of philanthropy concepts and fundraising principles.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management.
• Excellent organization, communication, and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Owns a foundation development portfolio and drives donor engagement.
• Develops and implements strategies for fund development and a sales-based fundraising approach.
• Stewards all donors to ensure ongoing support and high retention.
• Meets or exceeds annual fundraising goals and collaborates with Foundation leadership.
• Builds relationships with hospitals, hospice, and research institutes to advance the mission.

Skills

Portfolio management

Fundraising

Donor relations

Prospect research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Foundation Development Officer, you will be responsible for maximizing philanthropic opportunities by engaging with major philanthropists. Your strong knowledge of development-based fundraising will be used to reach out and meet with prospects and investors in the local community. You will manage a portfolio of prospects and donors generating fundraising results from your conversations.

Every day, you will serve as a crucial liaison to numerous entities (i.e., hospitals, hospice, research institutes), identifying key stakeholders, building essential relationships, and fostering a robust two-way flow of information. This ensures alignment of objectives and maximizes collaborative opportunities that advance our mission.

To be successful in this role, you must have strong knowledge of philanthropic concepts, modern fundraising principles and a strong understanding of the art and science of related relationship building . In addition, you must be able to demonstrate strong organization/communication skills as well as self-motivation and perseverance in achieving established goals.

• Owns a sales/development portfolio.
• Works with Foundation leadership to develop and implement strategies for fund development and a sales-based approach to fundraising for the organization and larger division.
• Identifies and priorities high-level prospects and investors.
• Stewards all donors to ensure ongoing support and to maintain high levels of donor retention.
• Meets or exceeds annual fundraising goals.
• Owns relationship management and strategy for all prospects and investors in portfolio.

Job Requirements

Required

• 1-3 years experience in a team-selling environment.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1-3 years relevant experience in business development, sales, fundraising or other similar fields.
• Experience in planned giving instruments.