Organization:

SMCS-Valley Administration

Position Overview:

Sutter Health, Northern California's largest health network with 29 acute care hospitals, more than 5,000 primary care physicians and specialists, home health, occupational health, psychiatric care and more provides comprehensive medical services in more than 100 Northern California communities. Our mission, vision and values lay the foundation for our day-to-day work in doctors’ offices, home health and hospice programs, hospitals, laboratories, research facilities, administrative offices and medical education services. As a unified health care network, we partner to spread innovation, improve access to health care services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

Senior level role reporting to the SH, VP, Philanthropy, Individual Giving. Responsible for building and leading a best-in-class annual giving program at Sutter Health. This is an opportunity for a bold leader who has the experience and vision to build something new and to elevate a team to the next level. This role will be responsible for strategically expanding Sutter Health’s annual giving program with a goal of significantly increasing the base of annual donors who give up to $100,000.

Job Description :

​ EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• Bachelor's: Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Public Health (MPH) or related field.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 15 years recent relevant experience.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Leadership / Strategic Relationships

• Provides visionary leadership that advances the organization’s philanthropic mission.

• Responsible for devising and implementing effective, creative, and often original strategies designed to interest, engage, and secure a wide range of gift opportunities.

Staff Management

• Ensures that staff are properly hired, trained, supported, and guided, and ensures their professional development is nurtured.

• Creates a positive and efficient work environment that values professional development and promotes teamwork.

• Works to establish accountability standards and systems that track the effectiveness and impact.

• Annually evaluates staff and provides necessary action to ensure effective and efficient outcomes.

Philanthropy Program / Operations

• Develops and implements goals, objectives, and strategies for philanthropy program.

• Works in collaboration to build and articulate a well-integrated philanthropy program, capable of supporting long-range fundraising objectives. This includes:

• Incorporating work with grateful patients and families into the philanthropy program

• Working with appropriate communications staff to maintain a comprehensive internal and external communications program for philanthropy.

• Ensures alignment of philanthropy activities with all philanthropy across Sutter Health

Fundraising / Prospect Management

• Leads the coordination of major and planned gift officers dedicated to philanthropy.

• Leads the collaboration between leadership, market leaders and/or gift officers for the purposes of advancing the fundraising program through major donor stewardship, cultivation, and solicitation activities.

• Directs donor acquisition programs (such as annual fund/direct mail, memorial/tribute giving, online giving and stewardship).

• Ensures appropriate acknowledgment, stewardship and cultivation of prospects and donors.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Exemplary leadership, management skills with the 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 an 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 the 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

Job Shift :

Days

Schedule :

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

This position is work from home eligible.

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $73.24 to $117.19 / 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.