Director of Philanthropy

About the role

The Director of Philanthropy is a bold individual with an entrepreneurial approach to building out Saban Community Clinic’s (SCC) major gift fundraising program. They will forge authentic, trust-based relationships that align donor interests with SCC’s mission and growth priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an ambitious major gifts strategy with clear, measurable revenue goals
• Actively builds and cultivates a portfolio of high-net-worth individual donors and family foundations with an emphasis on 5, 6, and 7 figure gifts
• Proactively build a pipeline - sourcing and engaging new major donor prospects through networking, referrals, events, and creative outreach strategies
• Mine and analyze the donor database to identify under-engaged supporters and “hidden gems” ready for deeper investment
• Identify and pursue new opportunities for additional philanthropic investment, including new initiatives, partnerships, and/or campaigns
• Represents SCC at various community events, inter-agency meetings, and special events, as needed
• Collaborates with SCC’s Executive Team, the Board of Directors, the Board of the Friends of SCC to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors
• Collaborates with the CMAO on annual and multi-year strategic fundraising plans, which may include annual and capital campaigns, the planned giving program and fundraising events
• Documents donor interactions in Salesforce database, including all communication points, gift data entry, report generation, bulk mailings, donor gift acknowledgment, stewardship, and grant tracking

Requirements

• Bachelor’s level degree preferably marketing, nonprofit management, communications or related discipline and several years of experience in increasingly responsible positions. Advanced degree and/or certification professional preferred. Experience in health care or equivalent sectors preferred, but not required
• 7+ years of experience in major gifts or comparable front-line fundraising roles
• Demonstrated success closing significant gifts and managing a large portfolio (5 –7 figure gifts)
• Proven instincts and ability to build a donor pipeline, including identifying, qualifying and securing new donors
• Extensive experience leveraging donor database and CRM systems (Salesforce NPSP and/or Raiser’s Edge) to drive data-informed fundraising strategy and enhance donor engagement and reporting
• Track record of converting relationships into philanthropic investment through thoughtful, strategic engagement
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and related productivity tools, with a strong understanding of relational databases and the strategic use of social media platforms to support engagement, communications, and fundraising objectives
• Very effective oral and written communications skills, including public speaking
• A working knowledge and experience in developing long-term relationships with organizations and companies that might provide support

Benefits

• Low Medical premiums. We cover all out of pocket expenses!
• Chiropractor/Acupuncture covered at 100% in-network
• HMO and PPO Dental coverage options
• Vision
• 403(b) retirement plans with employer matching
• Generous paid time off including 1-Week Holiday closure for Christmas & New Years!
• Competitive Wages & Annual Merit Increase