Manager Major Gifts

Dignity Health; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 56,881 - 84,598; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health in Redwood City, California is seeking a fundraising professional to grow and maintain a comprehensive major gifts program focused on attracting significant donations. The role involves building relationships with donors and developing a pipeline of larger gifts to enhance revenue.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of not-for-profit fundraising experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. This position offers a salary range of $41.29 - $61.41 per hour, reflecting the level of expertise and commitment required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of not-for-profit fundraising experience.
• Direct experience managing a major gift portfolio.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Grow and maintain major gifts program attracting gifts over $10,000.
• Build relationships with major giving donors and prospects.
• Develop a major giving pipeline to increase revenue.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Serves as a member of the Foundation development staff responsible for growing and maintaining a comprehensive major gifts program focused on attracting gifts in excess of $10,000 (or the defined major gift threshold).

Position Summary

Serves as a member of the Foundation development staff responsible for growing and maintaining a comprehensive major gifts program focused on attracting gifts in excess of $10,000 (or the defined major gift threshold). The manager builds strong relationships with major giving donors and prospects and actively develops a major giving pipeline of larger gifts and increased revenue.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and/or additional job-related experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree upon hire and
• Minimum three (3) years of not-for-profit fundraising and development experience required and in addition,
• One (1) to three (3) years' direct work experience as fundraising professional with a major gift portfolio required
• Complete annual safety training. Complete and maintain department specific training

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$41.29 - $61.41 /hour