Senior Director Philanthropy - Providence St. Joseph Orange

Calling all Philanthropy Leaders!

Are you a relationship-builder, strategic fundraiser, and mission-driven leader who thrives on connecting donor passion with transformational impact?Do you excel at cultivating meaningful partnerships, securing major and principal gifts, and leading high-performing teams toward ambitious fundraising goals? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to help shape the future of philanthropy and advance a mission that changes lives.

The Role:

As a senior philanthropy leader, you will develop and drive strategies to achieve priority fundraising goals with a focus on major gifts ($100,000+) and principal gifts ($1,000,000+). You will lead a team of talented philanthropy professionals while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maximize philanthropic support for strategic organizational priorities.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will serve as a key partner to Foundation leadership, board members, physicians, administrators, community leaders, and donors. Through strategic planning, donor engagement, and team development, you will help create meaningful opportunities for philanthropic investment that advance the organization's mission and long-term objectives.

What You'll Do:

• Fundraising Strategist: Develop and execute fundraising strategies that advance organizational priorities and drive success in major and principal gift fundraising.
• Major and Principal Gift Champion: Lead efforts to secure transformational philanthropic investments through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major and principal gift donors and prospects.
• Team Development Leader: Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of philanthropy professionals and support staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.
• Mission Advancement Partner: Work closely with administrative and medical leadership to identify strategic priorities and provide fundraising expertise that maximizes philanthropic opportunities.
• Board and Leadership Collaborator: Partner with the Foundation Board of Directors, Foundation President/Chief Philanthropy Officer, physician leaders, and administrators to develop and implement fundraising strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Relationship Builder: Cultivate strong relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, organizations, volunteers, and community leaders to strengthen philanthropic engagement and long-term support.
• Campaign Leadership Advocate: Collaborate with Foundation leadership to develop, promote, and execute comprehensive campaign priorities, fundraising goals, and giving opportunities that inspire donor investment.
• Donor Engagement Expert: Create opportunities for meaningful donor involvement while fostering positive, lifelong relationships between donors and the organization.
• Cross-Functional Partnership Champion: Work collaboratively across medical center departments, physician leadership, and program teams to achieve fundraising success and advance strategic initiatives.
• Volunteer and Community Engagement Leader: Assist with Board development and volunteer engagement efforts, including identifying, recruiting, and cultivating influential community leaders and philanthropists.

What You'll Bring:

Strategic Fundraising Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible fundraising experience.
• 8+ years of leadership experience.
• Comprehensive fundraising experience preferred.

Major and Principal Gift Expertise:

• Thorough knowledge of all areas of fundraising with particular emphasis on major gifts, principal gifts, and planned giving strategies.
• Strong understanding of comprehensive fundraising programs and donor engagement strategies.
• Proven success cultivating and securing significant philanthropic investments.

Leadership & Business Acumen:

• Demonstrated management, finance, communication, and marketing expertise.
• Strong business and organizational acumen with the ability to align fundraising efforts to strategic priorities.
• Action-oriented and results-driven mindset focused on achieving measurable outcomes.

Relationship Building Excellence:

• Exceptional ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with Foundation leadership, physicians, staff, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders.
• Comfortable interacting with high-net-worth individuals from diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests.
• Skilled at building trust, credibility, and long-term partnerships.

Communication & Influence:

• Effective presentation and communication skills with the ability to motivate, inspire, and engage a variety of audiences.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to understand donor interests and organizational needs.
• Professional presence, discretion, and sound judgment in all interactions.

Mission-Driven Leadership:

• Passion for the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, service, and philanthropy.
• Enthusiasm for connecting donors with opportunities to create lasting impact.

Why Join Us?

• Drive Meaningful Impact: Help secure philanthropic investments that directly support programs, services, innovation, and community impact.
• Lead Transformational Fundraising: Cultivate major and principal gifts that help advance important strategic priorities and mission-focused initiatives.
• Partner with Influential Leaders: Collaborate with Foundation leadership, physicians, board members, community leaders, and donors who are committed to making a difference.
• Develop High-Performing Teams: Lead and mentor talented fundraising professionals while creating a culture of excellence and achievement.
• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect passionate donors with meaningful opportunities to support healthcare, community initiatives, and organizational priorities.
• Support a Mission You Can Believe In: Join an organization dedicated to serving communities through compassion, excellence, and transformational care.

Ready to Inspire Philanthropy and Create Lasting Impact?

If you're a strategic, relationship-focused fundraising leader with a passion for philanthropy, donor engagement, and mission advancement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help build a culture of giving that transforms lives, strengthens communities, and advances our mission for years to come.

The full pay range is listed in accordance with applicable law. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, organizational compensation alignment, and the approved hiring department budget for the position. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation and benefits.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

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