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Sutter Health

Sutter Health

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Director of Philanthropy

Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Posted 11/27/2025
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Fundraising
Donor Cultivation
Capital Campaigns
Planned Giving
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Engagement
Communication
Leadership
Project Management

Compensation

Salary Range

$158K - 237K a year

Responsibilities

Lead and direct affiliate fundraising programs with emphasis on individual donor cultivation and principal major gifts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community representation.

Requirements

Requires 12 years of relevant fundraising experience, knowledge of capital campaigns, donor cultivation, stakeholder relationship management, strategic planning, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Full Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview Is responsible for directing affiliate fundraising programs, with special emphasis on individual donor cultivation. Focus on raising principal major Is responsible for directing affiliate fundraising programs, with special emphasis on individual donor cultivation. Focus on raising principal major gifts, planned gifts, and annual gifts. Provides leadership and is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives, and for the fiscal and administrative structures in this capacity, the Director leads, directs, coordinates, and executes the planning for Philanthropy strategies in a manner aligned with the goals Sutter Health. Accordingly, also serves as administrative liaison to Senior Management and Medical Staff, as well as to Sutter Health leadership, in order 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, represents Sutter Health in the community through various activities, ensuring that the mission and the programs of the Foundation are accurately understood and carried out. Serves as a catalyst for community collaboration by developing the Foundation as a resource for the community in improving the health of its residents. Job Description EDUCATION Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Bachelor's: Business Administration, Healthcare or related field Typical Experience 12 years recent relevant experience Skills And Knowledge • Comprehensive knowledge of all fundraising approaches, with special expertise and understanding of capital campaigns, principal and major gifts, and planned giving. • Demonstrated familiarity with cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individual and institutional prospects and donors. • Experience developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Corporate Partners and Physician Leaders. • Demonstrated skills, knowledge and expertise in strategic planning, hospital fundraising, donor acquisition, and donor and stakeholder engagement. • Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey concepts and communicate information or issues in a manner that is readily understood by management and employees. • Demonstrates credible leadership presence, with the ability to respond to questions with logic, clarity, calmness and authority; and the ability to motivate and engage others. • Delegates effectively, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with changing business priorities. Job Shift Days Schedule Full Time Days Of The Week Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements As Needed Benefits Yes Unions No Position Status Exempt Weekly Hours 40 Employee Status Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $75.88 to $113.82 / hour The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

This job posting was last updated on 12/1/2025

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