Strategic Philanthropy Leader — Dual Foundations

Dignity Health; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health’s Sequoia Hospital Foundation in Redwood City and Dominican Hospital Foundation in Santa Cruz seek a Chief Philanthropy Officer to lead fundraising strategy across two foundations, aligning priorities with hospital needs and community health goals.

You will cultivate major gifts and planned giving, guide donor relations, supervise philanthropy teams, and collaborate with hospital leaders and boards to grow philanthropy in both communities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• At least seven years of not-for-profit fundraising and development experience.
• At least five years of management experience.
• CFRE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and execution of comprehensive annual fundraising strategies for both foundations, aligning philanthropic priorities with the clinical, operational, and strategic needs of their supported hospitals and communities.
• Provides strategic leadership across two distinct foundations, preserving their unique donor relationships, community identities, financial structures, and Boards of Directors while identifying opportunities for collaboration and shared best practices.
• Serves as an active member of the hospital leadership councils for Sequoia Hospital and Dominican Hospital and as the primary liaison to both Foundation Boards of Directors, fostering strategic alignment, communication, and engagement.
• Provides direct leadership and supervision to the Foundation Directors and philanthropy teams across both locations, while overseeing the effective allocation of human and financial resources.
• Serves as the senior major gifts and planned giving officer for both foundations, actively managing a portfolio of prospects and donors and cultivating significant philanthropic relationships.
• Identifies opportunities to create greater efficiency and alignment across shared philanthropic functions, including communications, grants, and annual giving, while maintaining dedicated fundraising strategies within each community.
• Builds a strong presence in both the Redwood City and Santa Cruz communities, developing trusted relationships with donors, community leaders, physicians, hospital executives, and other key stakeholders.
• Brings an innovative, growth-oriented approach to philanthropy, leveraging successful practices across both foundations and navigating the broader health system to expand donor engagement and philanthropic impact.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Non-profit management

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in related field

CFRE certification

Job description

Dignity Health’s Sequoia Hospital Foundation in Redwood City and Dominican Hospital Foundation in Santa Cruz seek a Chief Philanthropy Officer to lead fundraising strategy across two foundations, aligning priorities with hospital needs and community health goals.

You will cultivate major gifts and planned giving, guide donor relations, supervise philanthropy teams, and collaborate with hospital leaders and boards to grow philanthropy in both communities.