Director of Philanthropy

Sutter Health•Mountain View, CA

About The Position

The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for supporting PAMF's fundraising programs, with a special emphasis on individual donor cultivation. This role focuses on raising principal, major, annual, and planned gifts, with an individual annual fundraising goal of $1.5M - $3M+. The Director provides leadership and is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives, as well as managing the fiscal and administrative structures in this capacity. The Director leads, directs, coordinates, and executes the planning for Philanthropy strategies in alignment with Sutter Health's goals. Additionally, the Director serves as an administrative liaison to Senior Management, Medical Staff, and Sutter Health leadership to ensure smooth and integrated operations and alignment of strategies with the overall mission and available resources. Externally, the Director represents Sutter Health in the community through various activities, ensuring the Foundation's mission and programs are accurately understood and carried out. The role also serves as a catalyst for community collaboration by developing the Foundation as a resource for improving residents' health.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare or a related field (equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree)
12 years recent relevant experience
Comprehensive knowledge of all fundraising approaches, with special expertise and understanding of capital campaigns, principal and major gifts, and planned giving
Demonstrated familiarity with cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individual and institutional prospects and donors
Experience developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Corporate Partners and Physician Leaders
Demonstrated skills, knowledge and expertise in strategic planning, hospital fundraising, donor acquisition, and donor and stakeholder engagement
Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey concepts and communicate information or issues in a manner that is readily understood by management and employees
Demonstrates credible leadership presence, with the ability to respond to questions with logic, clarity, calmness and authority; and the ability to motivate and engage others
Delegates effectively, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with changing business priorities

Responsibilities

Support PAMF's fundraising programs, with special emphasis on individual donor cultivation
Raise principal, major, annual and planned gifts with an individual annual fundraising goal of $1.5M - $3M+
Provide leadership and be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives, and for the fiscal and administrative structures
Lead, direct, coordinate, and execute the planning for Philanthropy strategies in a manner aligned with the goals Sutter Health
Serve as administrative liaison to Senior Management and Medical Staff, as well as to Sutter Health leadership
Represent Sutter Health in the community through various activities
Serve as a catalyst for community collaboration by developing the Foundation as a resource for the community in improving the health of its residents