Sutter Health · 1 month ago
Executive Director, Philanthropy
Palo Alto
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$88.29/hr - $141.27/hrSutter Health is a healthcare organization seeking an Executive Director of Philanthropy for the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. The role is responsible for directing fundraising efforts, cultivating donor relationships, and representing the organization in the community.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Directing PAMF's fundraising program, with special emphasis on individual donor cultivation and solicitation
Leading campaign strategy and managing all aspects of the program in a manner aligned with the goals of Sutter Health
Serving as a lead fundraiser for PAMF Philanthropy raising $5M+ annually
Serving as the administrative liaison to senior management, medical staff, and Sutter Health leadership
Representing Sutter Health in the community through various activities
Ensuring that the mission and the programs of the entity are accurately understood and conducted
Developing the entity as a resource for the community in improving the health of its residents
Qualification
Required
Exemplary leadership, management skills with the ability to motivate and mentor individuals in a changing environment while increasing performance
Comprehensive knowledge of all fundraising approaches, with special expertise and understanding of capital campaigns, principal and major gifts, and planned giving
Well-developed problem-solving and analytical skills, with an ability to devise creative solutions to complex problems and issues
Demonstrated ability to maintain positive, collaborative, productive relationships with diverse key stakeholders across the organization
Strong and persuasive interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately
Energized and enthusiastic leader with strong intellect and creativity
Excellent verbal and written communication with both internal and external constituents, including public speaking skill at delivering compelling and persuasive arguments
Ability to build trust through leadership and decision making
Well organized and successful at judging multiple priorities
Foresees roadblocks and prepares creative alternatives
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Sutter Health
Sutter Health is a non-profit organization operating a network of hospitals and physicians in Northern California.
Founded in 1981
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Sutter Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (19)
2024 (16)
2023 (14)
2022 (21)
2021 (24)
2020 (30)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.17MKey Investors
Department of Health Care Services
2025-05-19Grant· $23M
2016-11-22Grant· $1.2M
2013-10-09Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Megan Gillespie
Chief Executive Officer
Warner L. Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-11-19
2025-11-19
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