Philanthropy Officer

At NorthBay Health the Philanthropy Officer is responsible for developing and implementing strategies for securing significant financial support from a portfolio of current donors and donor prospects.  Responsibilities include identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors.  In addition, to building and maintaining a Grateful Patient Program.  The Philanthropy Officer works independently and as a member of the Foundation team, providing direction to the Foundation President to help with management of their respective portfolios.

At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey. Together, with your commitment to excellence, we will achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. 

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in public relations, communications, English, fundraising required. Master’s preferred.

License/ Certifications: Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 6 years of experience in successful non-profit fundraising, campaign management, donor engagement

Key Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of working with a team and independently in the following areas-

• Prospect Identification and Research
• Relationship Building/Strong Presentation and Social Skills
• Cultivation and Solicitation
• Proposal Development
• Donor Stewardship
• Portfolio Management
• Collaboration with stakeholders

Skills: 

• Support the mission, vision, and brand of NorthBay Health. 
• Organize and lead a donor stewardship program by selling NorthBay’s mission and vision to donor prospects.
• Drive and ambition, excellent analytical and oral communication skills.
• Computer savvy.
• Proven track record of personally closing five and six figure gifts.
• Experience with philanthropic foundations.
• Knowledge of planned giving.
• Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of constituencies, including donors, volunteers, patients, and staff.
• Team and goal-orientated.
• Natural and optimistic team leader.
• Resourceful and data-driven work ethic.
• Must demonstrate the ability to successfully plan and achieve short-term and long-term fundraising goals.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, utilizing a high level of initiative, judgment, and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple priorities required. 
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Requires travel and flexible schedule, including some weekend and evening work.

Interpersonal Skills: 

Demonstrates NorthBay's values and true north including nurturing care, own it, respect relationships, build trust, hardwire excellence.

Compensation: $51.00  to $62.00 per hour based on experience doing the role.