Director of Philanthropy

Sutter Health

San Francisco, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$157,830.40–$236,745.60 Per Year

LOCATION

San Francisco, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center

Position Overview:

The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for advancing the comprehensive fundraising program, with a strategic focus on the Neurosciences service line for CPMC. This role prioritizes the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors, with particular emphasis on securing principal and major gifts, planned gifts, and annual contributions in support of neurosciences initiatives and broader organizational priorities.

The Director supports the Executive in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of philanthropic programs and initiatives. In partnership with executive leadership, the Director develops and executes philanthropy strategies that are fully aligned with the mission, values, and strategic goals of Sutter Health, with a concentrated effort to elevate and expand philanthropic investment in neurosciences care, research, technology, and innovation.

Serving as a key liaison to Senior Management, Medical Staff, and Sutter Health system leadership, the Director ensures strong collaboration and seamless integration between philanthropy and clinical priorities—particularly within the neurosciences service line. The role supports alignment between operational strategies, physician leadership, programmatic growth, and available resources to maximize philanthropic outcomes.

Externally, the Director represents Sutter Health throughout the community, fostering meaningful relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners. The Director ensures that the Foundation’s mission and impact are clearly communicated and well understood. As a community ambassador and strategic connector, the Director serves as a catalyst for collaboration, positioning the Foundation as a vital resource dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves, especially through excellence and innovation in neurosciences care.

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 of 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 the 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 $157,830.40 to $236,745.60 / annual salary

_The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._

About the Company

Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

FOUNDED

1921

WEBSITE

https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/

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