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Senior Philanthropy Officer

AT Providence Swedish
Providence Swedish

Senior Philanthropy Officer

Seattle, WA

Description

Senior Philanthropy Officer - Swedish First Hill

SCHEDULE: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours per week. Department runs 7 days a week, 365 a year. Scheduled hours will be 8 hour shifts, 5 days per week from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Mondays to Fridays on a hybrid set up (3 days per week in office work and 2 days per week work from home)

The Senior Philanthropy Officer works to secure major gifts for one or more priority Institutes or Enterprises with a primary focus on gifts $50,000 and above. Works with senior leaders to ensure fundraising priorities align with strategic plans and donor interests. This position a part of a team whose mission is to increase giving to Swedish and to the assigned Institutes or Enterprises at the $50,000+ levels through activities designed to engage physicians and volunteers in the development of strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward current and prospective donors.

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Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Shared Services 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.

Essential Functions

The job duties listed are essential functions of the position. However, other duties may be assigned, and may also be considered essential functions of the position.

The caregiver must be sufficiently fluent in the English language to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. The degree of fluency required will vary depending upon the nature of the position.

Caregivers are expected to honor the Mission, Values, Vision and Promise and adhere to the Code of Conduct, policies and standards of their organization.

For direct patient care roles: Performs and maintains currency of essential competencies as required by specific area of hire and populations served.

  • Works closely with the Foundation Leadership, Foundation Board, Administrators and Physician groups to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies for one or more Swedish priority Institutes or Enterprises with a goal to increase giving at the $50,000+ level.
  • Directs and participates in the face-to-face cultivation and solicitation of $50,000+ gifts, including managing a portfolio of donors, identifying, qualifying and cultivating new prospects.
  • Works with the Sr. Director and physician and administrative leadership to identify appropriate fundraising priorities that align with institutional strategic plans and with the interests of prospective donors. Assists in developing prospect lists and fundraising strategies for priority projects. Provides leadership, support and motivation to physicians and volunteers who assist in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors capable of giving $50,000 or more. This includes individual/family, foundation and corporate donors.
  • Collaborates effectively with Stewardship, Annual Giving, Event and Foundation Communications colleagues to advance sophisticated, donor-centered and effective major gift strategies.
  • Develops a keen understanding of the assigned area and interprets complex medical information for a lay audience. Coaches team members in the interpretation of this information for a lay audience.

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree Or equivalent educ/experience
  • 7 years of Development or sales experience.
  • Experience in a major, decentralized institution, preferably health care or higher education.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

Apply Today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text with some additional questions from our HireVue system.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 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 and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

About the Team

Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we're dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 315559
Company: Swedish Jobs
Job Category: Fundraising
Job Function: Marketing/Public Relations/Community Affairs
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Leadership
Department: 3900 FOUND Major Gifts
Address: WA Seattle 1124 Columbia St
Work Location: Swedish First Hill 1124 Columbia-Seattle
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $49.34 - $79.42
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Client-provided location(s): Seattle, WA, USA
Job ID: Providence_Swedish-489E2CAC0FD749C285587A91B753C9F7
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led