Executive Director, Philanthropy

NorthBay Health•Fairfield, CA

About The Position

At NorthBay Health, the Executive Director of Philanthropy provides strategic leadership and comprehensive oversight of all fundraising activities for the NorthBay Health Foundation. This role is responsible for advancing a robust philanthropy program, including annual, major and planned giving, foundation operations, and support of the NorthBay Health Foundation Board. The Executive Director partners closely with senior leadership to align philanthropic strategy with organizational priorities. This position requires exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, a deep understanding of diverse fundraising strategies, and the highest level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential matters. At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care. These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve. This is an exciting time to join NorthBay Health. As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Napa/Solano Region, we are expanding our footprint across Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties to meet the evolving needs of our communities. With two acute-care hospitals—including a Level II Trauma Center and a modern maternity unit with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—along with a comprehensive cancer center, multiple urgent care facilities, and a growing network of primary and specialty clinics, we are investing in the future of care across the region. NorthBay Health we are home to advanced clinical programs and nationally recognized cardiovascular, neuroscience, and orthopedic services, as well as comprehensive surgical and outpatient specialties. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing (one of only 12 organizations nationwide) and recognition from U.S. News & World Report as “High Performing” in multiple clinical areas, including maternity care, heart failure, and stroke. NorthBay Medical Center has earned the High Performing designation in maternity care for four consecutive years. As the only locally governed health system in the region, we remain deeply rooted in our communities while growing into a trusted regional healthcare leader. If you are seeking meaningful work, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare in Northern California, you will find it at NorthBay Health. Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership to advance NorthBay Health’s philanthropic mission and impact.
Develops and executes comprehensive goals, objectives, and strategies for the philanthropy program.
Serves as the primary staff liaison to the Foundation Board and philanthropy-related committees.
Partners with senior leadership to recruit, engage, and support the development of Foundation Board members.
Collaborates with senior leadership, board members, physicians, service line leaders, and community stakeholders to secure philanthropic support that aligns organizational priorities with donor intent.
Designs and implements integrated fundraising strategies to secure annual, major, and planned gifts.
Establishes performance metrics and accountability systems to evaluate fundraising effectiveness and measure impact.
Partners with Marketing and Communications to strengthen and maintain internal and external brand and visibility in all philanthropy related media, collateral and events.
Fosters a high-performing, collaborative team culture that emphasizes accountability, professional development, and engagement.
Oversee the division’s annual budget, financial planning, and fiscal management.
Serves as a lead fundraiser, actively managing a portfolio of key donors and prospects.
Provides oversight of donor acquisition and stewardship strategies, including recognition programs.
Monitors the appropriate release and use of donated funds in keeping with the Foundation Board’s policies, donor intent and non-profit regulations.
Ensure that all donor records and files are maintained, kept confidential and are protected on paper and/or in a donor database.