Sr. Director Philanthropy, Foundation

Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) • Irvine, CA

121d • $115,627 - $231,254

About The Position

The Senior Director, Philanthropy is a key fundraising leader responsible for securing transformational support for CHOC, now part of Rady Children’s Health. This experienced and strategic gift officer will manage a portfolio of 100+ high-capacity donors and prospects, with an annual fundraising goal of $3 million or more. The Senior Director will drive six-, seven-, and eight-figure commitments through exceptional relationship-building, strategic donor engagement, and deep expertise in working with individuals, family foundations, and strategic partners. This includes fluency in complex giving vehicles such as blended gifts, bequests, and non-cash assets. Serving as both a frontline fundraiser and trusted partner to Foundation and Hospital leadership, the Senior Director will collaborate with physicians, senior executives, board members, and volunteers to develop compelling cases for support, inspire major and principal gifts, and contribute to the overall growth of the organization’s philanthropic enterprise. This leader will also mentor colleagues, model best practices in donor strategy and stewardship, and help foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization. With outstanding communication skills, financial acumen, and a sophisticated approach to engaging high-net-worth individuals, the Senior Director will serve as a visible ambassador for CHOC, advancing its mission and fueling sustained philanthropic growth to support the future of pediatric care.

Requirements

• A proven track record of seven or more years of successful fundraising at the major gifts level or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Self-starter comfortable in engaging major gifts prospects.
• Confident calling on high net worth individuals.
• Demonstrated success in working both independently and as a team member to create and implement fundraising strategies.
• Ability to gain expert knowledge in specific area of responsibility and communicate in lay terms.
• Superior management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft products.
• Highest integrity and a sense of personal/professional ethics.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience using The Raiser's Edge.
• Experience managing a budget.
• Cert Fundraising Exec (CFRE).

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 100+ high-capacity donors and prospects.
• Secure transformational support with an annual fundraising goal of $3 million or more.
• Drive six-, seven-, and eight-figure commitments through relationship-building and strategic donor engagement.
• Collaborate with physicians, senior executives, board members, and volunteers to develop compelling cases for support.
• Inspire major and principal gifts to contribute to the growth of the organization’s philanthropic enterprise.
• Mentor colleagues and model best practices in donor strategy and stewardship.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary levels.
• Career development programs.
• Exceptional and innovative care environment.
• Opportunities for career enrichment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees