Philanthropy Advisor II

About the role

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Philanthropy Advisor II to join our team! At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency.

Department Foundation Administration

Job Summary
Join a mission-driven team where your creativity, relationship-building skills, and strategic mindset can make a tangible difference in the lives of patients and the broader community. As an Advisor II, Philanthropy in Annual Giving at Denver Health Foundation, you will co-lead innovative annual giving efforts that connect donors to meaningful opportunities across the organization—from grateful patients and employee giving, to alumni and leadership engagement and community fundraising.

Essential Functions

• Acts as primary relationship manager for donors and prospects using Moves Management techniques.
• Typical donor models, depending on the assigned portfolio, would include Annual gifts of $1,000 or more/year; Major gifts of $25,000 or more/year; or Planned Gifts of $50,000 or more/year, to reach or exceed ambitious annual funding goals by creating, integrating, and implementing donor strategies and funding requests.
• Manages, Tracks and reports donor and prospect relationship management activity using constituent relationship management system including identification, qualification, cultivation, briefing, solicitation and stewardship.
• Develops, tests, and integrates strategies and standard work practices for developing and new programs to support and enhance the fundraising and donor experience at the Foundation.
• Captures, tracks, and reports on donor and prospect relationship management activity using constituent relationship management system including identification, qualification, cultivation, briefing, solicitation and stewardship.
• Coordinates with Support Services to develop and utilize donor materials, including briefing memos, proposals and stewardship materials in all formats including digital and print.
• Participates in regular Philanthropy Team meetings, Foundation Staff meetings and organization wide meetings; participates in individual or group donor or prospect meetings; and engages in Foundation-related events as appropriate and/or assigned.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 additional years of related experience required.
• 1-3 years experience in nonprofit fundraising with portfolio management required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated practical to advanced job knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Demonstrated ability to persuade others.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong written, oral and presentation communication skills.
• Experience with constituent relationship management system.
• Attention to detail and strong project management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to meet financial goals for soliciting gifts.
• May guide and assist entry level and/or non-exempt employees.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate interactions of typical to complex matters and concepts with internal and external contacts.
• Requires complex understanding of other job areas.
• Able to implement performance-enhancing techniques based on experience and application of adjustments derived from general guidance.
• Ability to make adjustments or recommend enhancements to process improvement.

Shift Days (United States of America)

Regular

Salary

$77,000.00 - $115,500.00 / yr

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Nationally recognized well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer