Director Philanthropy - Saint John's - Santa Monica, CA

Providence•Santa Monica, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director Philanthropy position at Saint John's Health Center Foundation focuses on securing major gifts of $50,000 or more and implementing strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, thereby driving revenue growth. While not exclusively focused on cancer initiatives, the primary clinical focus of this role is cancer-related. The position involves close collaboration with clinical and administrative leadership to develop giving opportunities and partner with senior leaders to establish strategic fundraising priorities and a robust pipeline of donor prospects, utilizing a systematic approach to the donor cycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college.
8 years of experience in non-profit with major giving experience.
3 years of senior-level fundraising experience in a large, complex organization with proven success in closing six-figure gifts.
3 years of experience with a fundraising donor management software program (Raiser's Edge NXT preferred).
3 years of experience in the design of fundraising strategic plans in concert with organizational leadership.
Demonstrated experience with prospect management and the use of donor management systems that resulted in developing a major gift prospect pipeline.
Advanced interpersonal skills.
Analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Excellent skills in communicating persuasively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to demonstrate a track record of success in securing major gifts.
Computer literacy in Windows applications.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree.
Completion of fundraising training programs.
Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) upon hire.
Experience raising support for cancer related initiatives.
Experience with health care philanthropy.

Responsibilities

Developing and managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and personally soliciting gifts of $50,000 or more, payable over a maximum of five years.
Participating in events to achieve the Foundation's philanthropic goals, which may include planning and executing smaller, salon-style events.
Providing supervision to a shared philanthropy coordinator resource for all fundraising activities.
Partnering with Philanthropy colleagues, offering support and guidance for various philanthropic initiatives.
Actively seeking opportunities to raise awareness of the ministry's charitable mission and philanthropic goals.
Maintaining professional contact with community organizations, institutions, associations, and other entities relevant to development programs in healthcare settings.