Senior Philanthropy Officer - Fund Development

About the role

The Senior Philanthropy Officer is responsible for identifying, evaluating, cultivating, and soliciting current and prospective principal gift donors and is an active participant in making strategic plans to strengthen the organization's fundraising capacity. In partnership with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the role includes working with key team members to create proposals and asks based on Foundation priorities and applying advanced knowledge of organizational strategic initiatives to propose initiatives and cultivation events. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange and thrive in our culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, cultivate, and solicit current and prospective principal gift donors.
• Participate in making strategic plans to strengthen fundraising capacity.
• Work with key team members to create proposals and asks based on Foundation priorities.
• Apply advanced knowledge of organizational strategic initiatives to propose initiatives and cultivation events.
• Actively participate in budget preparation, program evaluation, and strategic planning.
• Manage a group of assigned donors to retain them and upgrade their giving and involvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years of philanthropy experience
• 5 years of fundraising experience through employee campaigns, grants, annual giving, special events, and major gifts
• Experience with personal computers

Qualifications

• Planning, coordinating, and supervising meetings, volunteer boards, and committees
• Experience with Microsoft Word and database management

Benefits

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
• Voluntary benefits
• Well‑being resources

Pay

$54.40 – $85.88 base pay range (additional compensation may be available for shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities).

Schedule

Full‑time, day shift.