Director of Philanthropy

MUST HAVES:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including direct mail, grant writing, and face-to-face fundraising.
• Proven track record of successful fundraising or similar accomplishments.
• Experience with event planning and management.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and experience.

Role Overview:

• Identify and cultivate potential donors within the hospital community.
• Solicit donations and maintain donor relationships through regular communication and recognition.
• Develop and maintain relationships with hospital-affiliated Shrine Centers and the local community.
• Approach the role with a mission-driven and community-minded attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership-Giving Program:

• Build relationships with donors and corporations capable of giving $1,000 or more.
• Manage appeal schedules, create solicitation mailings, and handle event logistics.
• Work with third-party event fundraisers and visit groups, corporations, and foundations on behalf of Shriners Children’s Northern California in Sacramento, CA.

1. Operational Strategies:

• Collaborate with the philanthropy team to increase prospective donors for major and annual campaigns, sponsorships, and foundation gifts.
• Reach out to donors for personal meetings, craft solicitation proposals, organize cultivation events, and actively solicit donations.

1. Stewardship Efforts:

• Oversee donor recognition, special events, stewardship mailings, and annual impact reports for donors and funders.

1. Donor Management:

• Manage assigned donors, track progress and results, and run necessary reports using the Blackbaud CRM database.
• Use the Classy peer-to-peer digital event management platform for donor communication and solicitation in partnership with the central office of philanthropy.

1. Support:

• Provide staff support for fundraising committees and the Board of Governors.