Manager Philanthropy Major Gifts

Marian Regional Medical Center; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, California, seeks a Manager of Philanthropy to lead annual giving, donor stewardship, and targeted engagement strategies. You will guide direct mail, email appeals, and online giving while analyzing donor data to identify trends and plan segmentation.

Strong project management and relationship skills are essential. With a focus on growing philanthropic support, you will collaborate across teams to secure gifts that advance the hospital's mission and

Qualifications

• Not-for-profit fundraising experience required.
• 3+ years in nonprofit fundraising and development.
• 1–3 years with a major gifts portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Oversee annual giving programs and donor stewardship.
• Manage direct mail, email appeals, and online giving.
• Analyze donor data, identify trends, and segment audiences.
• Develop targeted engagement plans to maximize philanthropy.

Skills

Annual giving

Donor communications

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As the Manager of Philanthropy, you will develop, implement, and manage strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward annual donors, expanding philanthropic support. Your role is vital in securing gifts for our mission.

Every day you will oversee direct mail, email appeals, online giving, and donor communication, ensuring compelling messaging and effective segmentation. You will also analyze donor data, identify trends, and develop targeted engagement plans to maximize annual giving and retention.

To be successful, you need proven experience in annual giving, strong analytical and project management skills, and exceptional communication/relationship-building abilities.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

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

Licensure:

• None specified.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

One Community. One Mission. One California