Hoag Health System · 12 hours ago
Foundation Director of Development : Administration
Newport Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expHoag Health System is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, and they are seeking a Director of Development to advance their mission and impact. This role focuses on expanding and diversifying the donor base in support of critical programs, managing major gift prospects, and cultivating relationships with key donors.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Manage a Portfolio of Major Gift Prospects: Proactively grow and manage a portfolio of 100+ donors and prospects capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more, with a particular focus on grateful patients and their families. Oversee the full donor lifecycle—from identification through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Build Strategic Clinical Partnerships: Deepen relationships with clinicians and program leaders to identify and engage grateful patients. In collaboration with care teams, leverage Hoag’s existing grateful patient program to develop a robust donor pipeline
Develop and Execute Individualized Gift Strategies: Partner with faculty, physicians, and institutional leaders to create personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies. Secure major and leadership-level gifts by effectively negotiating and closing philanthropic commitments
Drive Donor Stewardship and Recognition: Ensure timely, meaningful stewardship of donors through acknowledgment, recognition, and impact reporting. Collaborate with internal teams to reinforce donor engagement and loyalty
Prepare Strategic Fundraising Materials: Produce or contribute to high-quality proposals, briefings, presentations, and other communications to support donor cultivation and solicitation. Partner with marketing and communications teams on public recognition of transformational gifts and initiatives
Support Strategic Alignment and Case Development: Work closely with faculty leaders to identify funding priorities aligned with campaign goals and Hoag’s mission of excellence in patient care, research, clinical education, and innovation. Assist in developing compelling cases for support and related collateral
Collaborate on Institutional Funding Priorities: Support administrators and faculty in identifying and prioritizing funding opportunities at both the departmental and institutional levels. Maintain knowledge of key programs and emerging initiatives across Hoag
Develop and Manage Fundraising Plans and Budget: Collaborate with leadership to develop and manage the institute’s fundraising budget. This includes forecasting expenses, allocating resources effectively, and monitoring
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in major gift fundraising
Proven track record of securing major gifts of $100,000 or more and cultivating long-term donor relationships
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative and effective fundraising strategies
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with a collaborative and inclusive approach to teamwork
Entrepreneurial mindset with a high level of initiative, creativity, and self-motivation
Strong alignment with Hoag's mission, values, and commitment to improving healthcare
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Company
Hoag Health System
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery system in Orange County, California.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Braithwaite
President and Chief Executive Officer
Eric Cheung
Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, Senior Vice President
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