Senior Director - Philanthropy

Neighborhood Healthcare • Escondido, CA

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About The Position

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non-profit 501(C)(3) community health organization, we serve over 500k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. For over 50 years and counting, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you. Neighborhood Healthcare has partnered with Aspen Leadership Group in the search for a Senior Director of Philanthropy. You may view the position prospectus or submit an application via this link: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/9365

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 8 years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising, advancement, or external affairs is required
• Experience in multi-cultural healthcare organizations is highly desirable
• A commitment to the mission of Neighborhood Healthcare – to improve the health and happiness of the communities they serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
• Demonstrated experience securing major gifts and leading comprehensive fundraising and capital campaign initiatives.
• An ability to work successfully and effectively with a wide range of constituents and manage complex relationships.
• A strong commitment to personal and professional development, with a history of motivating, training and managing a staff with diverse skills and experience.
• Ability to analyze data and trends to optimize fundraising strategies and donor outreach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge about and experience with facilitating complex projects to produce the desired outcome.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible with changing site needs.
• Can work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds and maintain confidentiality.
• Able to train and manage staff in a collaborative manner.
• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multi-cultural healthcare organizations is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic vision for all philanthropic efforts, including major gifts, planned to give, capital campaigns, and annual giving programs; and Operate effectively in the five key areas of philanthropy: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of the donor base
• Create short- and long-term operational plans targeting philanthropic growth, aligning them with the organization’s strategic objectives; and Build a roadmap for sustainable revenue generation through diverse funding streams, including individual, corporate, and foundation giving
• Design and oversee all aspects of capital campaigns, from feasibility studies and donor prospecting to execution and completion; and Partner with staff and committees to ensure campaigns meet or exceed established goals
• Develop and implement strategies for identifying and cultivating private and corporate donors, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities; and Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and foundations to secure transformational gifts
• Develop and execute strategies to grow the organization’s endowment and planned giving programs, with a focus on community and employee participation; and Build sustainable funding models that align with long-term organizational goals and donor interests
• Lead comprehensive donor recognition and stewardship programs to enhance donor satisfaction and long-term engagement; and Ensure personalized, high-touch approaches to donor communication, focusing on major contributors and planned giving participants
• Work closely with key NH staff, Philanthropy Council members, and committees to further development goals and philanthropic initiatives; and Provide training and guidance to Executive Leadership and Philanthropy Council members, enabling them to act as effective ambassadors for fundraising efforts
• Leverage innovative fundraising techniques and data-driven strategies to enhance donor engagement and campaign outcomes; and Stay informed on industry trends, introducing forward-thinking practices to the organization’s philanthropic efforts
• Serve as a key ambassador for the organization, articulating the mission and vision to external stakeholders to inspire support; and Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to create impactful messaging and materials that enhance fundraising success
• Provide high-level oversight of donor-focused events, including campaign launches, appreciation receptions, and major gift celebrations; and Ensure all events align with philanthropic goals and offer meaningful engagement opportunities for donors
• Develop metrics to evaluate the success of fundraising efforts, providing executive-level reports on achievements, opportunities, and challenges; and Ensure accountability and transparency in all philanthropic activities and reporting
• Oversee the development department budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation to achieve fundraising and campaign goals; and Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and maximize return on investment in philanthropic initiatives
• Leads with Neighborhood Healthcare's Values in Action, aligning decisions, behaviors, and team priorities with the organization's mission and strategic goals
• Builds, develops, and retains a high-performing team by recruiting, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and ratios to support organizational goals and operational excellence
• Establishes clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations, through mentoring, and fostering a compassionate, collaborative, and inclusive work environment while ensuring employees have the resources and support needed to succeed
• Demonstrates integrity through ethical decision-making, transparent communication, accountability, and consistent application of organizational policies and standards
• Provides ongoing coaching, recognition, and performance feedback, addressing performance concerns promptly while supporting employee growth and development
• Ensures accurate administration of employee timecards by reviewing and approving records within established deadlines, resolving discrepancies, and holding employees accountable for prompt and accurate reporting of hours worked
• Serves as a steward of organizational communication by proactively cascading enterprise-wide initiatives, strategic priorities, site, or department changes through multiple communication channels (Teams, email, in-person meetings, etc.), fostering alignment, engagement and understanding within the site, department, or area of responsibility
• Champions collaboration and continuous improvement by building strong partnerships, encouraging innovation, and going above and beyond to achieve exceptional outcomes for our employees, patients, and communities

Benefits

• Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior