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Senior Director Philanthropy

Providence Health & Services
life insurance, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, California, Tarzana
Aug 19, 2025

Description

Calling all Esteemed Leaders!

Are you a visionary fundraiser with a passion for healthcare and philanthropy? Do you excel at building meaningful relationships and driving impactful fundraising strategies? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role:

As the Senior Director of Philanthropy at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center (PCSTMC), you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our philanthropic efforts. Reporting to the Executive Director, you'll lead initiatives to achieve priority fundraising goals, with a focus on securing major gifts ($100,000+) and principal gifts ($1,000,000+). You will cultivate meaningful connections with both internal and external stakeholders, aligning them with PCSTMC's strategic objectives and enhancing philanthropic support.

What You'll Do:



  • Philanthropy Strategist: Develop and execute innovative strategies to maximize relationships and donations from individuals, foundations, corporations, and organizations.
  • Major Gift Maestro: Manage a personal portfolio of 75-100 major donors and prospects, employing identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to optimize fundraising success.
  • Collaborative Visionary: Work closely with the Executive Director and medical leadership to identify service line needs and foster trusted relationships with physician champions, driving fundraising efforts forward.
  • Partnership Builder: Serve as a dynamic thought partner with the Foundation team, devising creative approaches to meet both short- and long-term fundraising goals.
  • Donor Relationship Architect: Lead efforts to develop lifelong connections between the organization and donors, providing opportunities for meaningful involvement and engagement.
  • Operational Supporter: Assist the Executive Director with service line development, leadership council meetings, and related events, ensuring successful engagement and follow-through.


What You'll Bring:



  • Educational Background: A Bachelor's Degree is required, while a Master's Degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • Experience: At least 8 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, with comprehensive experience highly preferred.
  • Results-Oriented Approach: Action-oriented and results-driven, with a focus on achieving fundraising objectives.
  • Donor-Centric Mindset: Demonstrated experience in identifying and engaging new prospective donors, with an ability to interact with high-net-worth individuals across diverse backgrounds and interests.
  • Professional Integrity: Displaying discretion and professionalism, in alignment with organizational values.
  • Communication Skills: Skilled listener and effective presenter, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
  • Enthusiastic Vision: A genuine enthusiasm for the organization's mission and vision, alongside thorough knowledge of fundraising strategies, including major and principal gift acquisition.
  • Relationship Building Expertise: Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with the Foundation team, leadership, physicians, staff, volunteers, donors, and prospects.


Why Join Us?



  • Make a Lasting Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization that is transforming healthcare and enriching the lives of countless individuals through philanthropy.
  • Empower Your Growth: Enjoy the autonomy and support needed to bring your strategic ideas to life, alongside talented professionals who share your passion.
  • Thrive in a Collaborative Environment: Experience the rewards of working in a dynamic and ever-evolving field, where collaboration fuels success.


Ready to Drive Philanthropic Excellence?

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for philanthropy and healthcare, we invite you to apply! Join our team and help us make a significant difference in the lives of our patients and community.

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.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act."

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

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: 381896

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Fundraising

Job Function: Marketing/Public Relations/Community Affairs

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Leadership

Department: 7002 FOUND FUNDRSNG TARZANA

Address: CA Tarzana 18321 Clark St

Work Location: Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Ctr-Tarzana

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $74.17 - $117.10

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.


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