Director of Philanthropy

Salud Family Health•Fort Lupton, CO

5d•$77,000 - $88,000

About The Position

The Director of Philanthropy creates and implements a comprehensive fundraising plan for Salud Family Health in partnership with the VP of Development and the CEO. The role advances Salud’s mission by soliciting financial support from donors and prospective donors, including through special events, and overseeing a comprehensive fundraising program. Salud Family Health Centers provides integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and clinical pharmacy services through a team-based system of care. The organization serves individuals regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some evening and weekend work. The starting annual salary range is $77,000 to $88,000. The application window is anticipated to close by December 31, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
At least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role managing and overseeing a major donor gifts program for at least a medium-sized organization.
A strong track record of success and experience cultivating and soliciting individual gifts, including gifts over $20,000, in the charitable sector.
Experience with cold calls and donor cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
Effective written, oral, and public-speaking skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage program deliverables.
Ability to understand and conceptualize important stakeholder relationships.
Ability to work closely with executives and senior leadership and influence across organizational boundaries.
Experience working with and presenting to potential donors, community organizations, executives, and high-level administrators.
Leadership skills and supervision experience.
Experience with donor management software, along with strong analytical and computer skills.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
Excellent organizational skills.
Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities.
Availability to work some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Create and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan for Salud Family Health in partnership with the VP of Development and CEO.
Solicit financial support from donors and prospective donors to further Salud’s mission.
Manage special events and oversee a comprehensive fundraising program.
Manage and oversee a major donor gifts program.
Cultivate and solicit individual donors, including for large gifts.

Benefits

Medical coverage, including free medical services at all Salud facilities.
Dental coverage and employee discounts at all Salud dental facilities.
Vision coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Accident and critical illness insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Generous vacation accrual.
10 paid holidays per year, including two floating holidays and a paid birthday.
Eight paid accrued sick days per year.
Retirement savings plans.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan eligibility for employees working at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period; Salud contributes 5% of base salary each month.