VP, Major & Planned Giving — Strategic Fundraising Leader

Presbyterian; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical, dental & vision insurance

FSAs

Wellness programs

PTO

Retirement with matching

Education & career development

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation seeks a strategic fundraising leader to serve as its next Vice President, Major & Planned Giving. This role oversees a major and planned giving program generating the majority of annual philanthropic revenue and shaping the foundation’s next growth phase.

The VP will manage a team, maintain a donor portfolio, and personally secure six- and seven-figure gifts, while aligning fundraising priorities with Presbyterian’s mission and community needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional Experience: 10+ years of professional fundraising experience, including: Securing six- and seven-figure major gifts; Closing gifts involving complex/non-cash assets; Planned giving, including life-income vehicles
• Leadership Experience: 3–5 years of experience managing staff in a complex, hierarchical environment.
• Industry Experience: Fundraising experience in healthcare (hospital or health system) or higher education (college or university).
• Certifications: Not required; CFRE, FAHP, and gift planning certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for major gifts, planned giving, grateful patient philanthropy, and donor engagement.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of major gift and planned giving professionals.
• Maintain an active portfolio of approximately 100 major and planned gift prospects.
• Personally secure six-figure, seven-figure, and transformational gifts.
• Partner with executives, physicians, board members, and volunteers to advance donor relationships and gift opportunities.
• Oversee the Luminary Circle patient navigation and amenities program.
• Present fundraising results, pipeline updates, and strategic recommendations to executives and board members.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Major gifts

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation seeks a strategic fundraising leader to serve as its next Vice President, Major & Planned Giving. This role oversees a major and planned giving program generating the majority of annual philanthropic revenue and shaping the foundation’s next growth phase.

The VP will manage a team, maintain a donor portfolio, and personally secure six- and seven-figure gifts, while aligning fundraising priorities with Presbyterian’s mission and community needs.