Sr. Major Gifts Officer, Day Shift, Full-time

Adventist Health; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Saint Helena, CA, seeks a fundraising leader to strategize and execute major gifts programs. You will identify prospects, cultivate relationships, and solicit donations at the major gift level to support Adventist Health outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of fundraising experience; CFRE is preferred. This is a full-time position with opportunities to advance within a faith-based, nonprofit health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience.
• Five years' fundraising experience.
• CFRE: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements major gift programs including planning, prospect research, personal solicitations, follow-up and donor cultivation.
• Recruits, organizes and staffs volunteer committees for the purpose of establishing relationships with and conducting solicitations of new prospects and existing donors.
• Develops and proposes strategies for solicitation of major gifts and manages ongoing donor relationships.
• Researches opportunities to solicit major donors and sustains cultivation efforts with existing donors.
• Coordinates processes to build a portfolio of donors capable of giving $10,000+ annually and designs cultivation activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience

Job description

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

Strategizes, plans and executes Major Gifts programs. Identifies and qualifies prospective donors, cultivating positive relationships and directly soliciting donations at the major gift level. Represents the organization to donors, sharing the need for financial support and motivating people to want to support the mission of the organization.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Five years' fundraising experience: Required

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE): Preferred

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements major gift giving programs which incorporate planning, strategizing, prospect research, personal solicitations, follow-up and long-term donor/prospect cultivation. Recruits, organizes and staffs volunteer committees for the purpose of establishing relationships with and conducting solicitations of new prospects and existing donors. Provides training, direction and support to fundraising volunteers and new fundraising committee members.
• Develops and proposes strategies for solicitation of major gifts, including determining ongoing relationship with prospect/donor, recommending specific purpose and level of gift, identifying those to be involved in cultivation and subsequent solicitation, and ensuring solicitations are carried out.
• Researches opportunities to solicit major donors and involves them in the mission of the organization. Implements processes to sustain cultivation efforts and maintains contact with existing donors to ensure long-term relationships. Coordinates processes and activities for the purpose of building a portfolio of potential donors capable and inclined to give $10,000 or more annually. Designs and implements appropriate cultivation and solicitation activities.
• Implements fundraising campaign, creates marketing materials and monitors progress toward fundraising goals. Attends special events hosted by the organization, such as galas, facility tours and receptions, to interact with donors and identify prospects.
• Identifies a pool of current, past and lapsed donors capable and inclined to give $10,000, or more. Develops intermediate giving segmentation strategies and executes in order to group donors for face-to-face or direct mail solicitation.
• 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.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

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.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 69969
• Job Category : Specialist
• Posting Date : 2026-08-06T15:06:48+00:00
• Job Schedule : Full time
• Job Shift : Day Shift
• Locations :
• Saint Helena, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Full-time regular
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $78,000 to $116,104. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department : Foundation
• Shift Length : 8 Hours