Senior Fundraising Specialist

About the Role

As a Senior Fundraising Specialist (Senior Development Specialist), you will play a key role in advancing philanthropy across annual giving, corporate sponsorships, and entry-level major gifts. You’ll partner closely with Foundation leadership to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. In addition to fundraising, you’ll contribute to the operational strength of the Foundation—supporting board and committee activities, annual fund allocation processes, and community fundraising events.

Responsibilities

• Assist development efforts in:
  • Annual giving campaigns
  • Corporate partnerships and sponsorships
  • Entry-level major gift cultivation and solicitation
• Build meaningful relationships with donors, businesses, and community partners
• Partner with Foundation Directors and central office teams to align strategies and maximize impact
• Steward donors through thoughtful engagement and recognition activities
• Support Foundation operations, including:
  • Annual allocation processes
  • Board and committee meetings
  • Third-party fundraising events
• Maintain accurate donor records and reporting within database systems

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree and/or CFRE preferred
• Five (5) years professional experience in development, fundraising, or a related area required
• Experience or training in Microsoft Office applications required
• Experience or training in sales preferred
• Experience or training with donor databases such as Raisers Edge preferred
• Experience in volunteer engagement and management preferred

About Our Team

The Samaritan Health Services Foundations team is dedicated to inspiring generosity in support of exceptional healthcare. We work collaboratively with individuals, businesses, and grant-making organizations to advance our mission across five hospitals and a broad network of services. As proud members of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, we are committed to ethical fundraising practices guided by the Donor Bill of Rights, ensuring every donor relationship is managed with integrity, transparency, and respect.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands are required for this role:

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time):
  • LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
  • LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  • CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  • CLIMB - STAIRS
  • LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  • BEND FORWARD at waist
  • KNEEL (on knees)
• Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time):
  • STAND
  • WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
  • ROTATE TRUNK Standing
  • REACH - Upward
  • PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
  • PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time):
  • SIT
  • CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  • ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
  • REACH - Forward
• Continually (67 - 100% of the time):
  • MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
  • FINGER DEXTERITY
  • PINCH Fingers
  • GRASP Hand/Fist