Chief Development Officer-Systemwide

Cottage HealthGoleta, CA
Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Development Officer- Systemwide oversees all systemwide fundraising functions and initiatives for principal, foundation, and planned giving. Works closely with the Cottage Health Foundation leadership team, the Executive Management Group of Cottage Health, Cottage Health’s Foundation Board, and the Cottage Health Foundation Cabinet. Works at both the strategic and operational levels and will be expected to lead by example, working with a small portfolio of principal donors to achieve significant personal fundraising goals. The team will be expected to generate significant fundraising, often with goals of $25 million or more each year. Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love. Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work. Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.

Requirements

  • Experience in fundraising
  • Experience with principal, foundation, and planned giving
  • Ability to work at both strategic and operational levels
  • Ability to lead by example
  • Experience working with a portfolio of principal donors
  • Proven track record of achieving significant personal fundraising goals
  • Experience in managing a team to achieve significant fundraising goals

Responsibilities

  • Oversees all systemwide fundraising functions and initiatives for principal, foundation, and planned giving.
  • Works closely with the Cottage Health Foundation leadership team, the Executive Management Group of Cottage Health, Cottage Health’s Foundation Board, and the Cottage Health Foundation Cabinet.
  • Works at both the strategic and operational levels.
  • Leads by example, working with a small portfolio of principal donors to achieve significant personal fundraising goals.
  • Ensures the team generates significant fundraising, often with goals of $25 million or more each year.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Executive

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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