Executive Director, Philanthropy

About the Role

The Executive Director of Philanthropy for Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) is responsible for directing PAMF's fundraising program, with special emphasis on individual donor cultivation and solicitation, leading campaign strategy, and managing all aspects of the program in a manner aligned with the goals of Sutter Health. This position will serve as a lead fundraiser for PAMF Philanthropy raising $5M+ annually.

This role also serves as the administrative liaison to senior management, medical staff, and Sutter Health leadership, to ensure the smooth and integrated operation of the organizations, and the appropriate alignment of operational strategies with the overall mission and available resources.

Externally, the Executive Director represents Sutter Health in the community through various activities, ensuring that the mission and the programs of the entity are accurately understood and conducted. Serves as a catalyst for community collaboration by developing the entity as a resource for the community in improving the health of its residents.

Responsibilities

• Direct PAMF's fundraising program with special emphasis on individual donor cultivation and solicitation
• Lead campaign strategy
• Manage all aspects of the fundraising program aligned with Sutter Health goals
• Serve as lead fundraiser raising $5M+ annually
• Serve as administrative liaison to senior management, medical staff, and Sutter Health leadership
• Ensure smooth and integrated operation of the organizations
• Ensure appropriate alignment of operational strategies with mission and available resources
• Represent Sutter Health in the community through various activities
• Ensure mission and programs are accurately understood and conducted
• Serve as catalyst for community collaboration by developing the entity as a resource for improving community health

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (equivalent experience accepted in lieu of required degree or diploma)
• 15 years recent relevant experience

Skills

• Exemplary leadership and management skills with ability to motivate and mentor individuals in a changing environment while increasing performance
• Comprehensive knowledge of all fundraising approaches, with special expertise and understanding of capital campaigns, principal and major gifts, and planned giving
• Well-developed problem-solving and analytical skills, with ability to devise creative solutions to complex problems and issues
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive, collaborative, productive relationships with diverse key stakeholders across the organization
• Strong and persuasive interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively and appropriately
• Energized and enthusiastic leader with strong intellect and creativity
• Excellent verbal and written communication with both internal and external constituents, including public speaking skill at delivering compelling and persuasive arguments
• Ability to build trust through leadership and decision making
• Well organized and successful at judging multiple priorities
• Foresees roadblocks and prepares creative alternatives

Pay

$88.29 to $141.27 / hour

Schedule

• Shift: Days
• Full Time
• Days of the Week: Monday - Friday
• Weekend Requirements: As Needed
• Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package available.