Philanthropy Advisor II

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Job Summary

Denver Health Foundation has been accelerating the work of Denver Health & Hospital Authority for more than 25 years by securing philanthropic support and investments. Given the aspiring agenda of Denver Health, the Foundation is planning for the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the history of the organization. The Philanthropy Team will be essential to the success of this exercise.

The Advisor II, Philanthropy plays a vital role in the success of the campaign by helping build and establish key individual relationships that translates into significant financial commitments to the organization. The Philanthropy team works closely with the Sr. Director of Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Team, the Campaign Director, and the Executive Director to develop and implement strategies for the major gift program. The primary objective of the Philanthropy Advisor is to invest prospective donors in the vision of Denver Health and to develop long-term relationships built on a firm understanding of donor's interests, passions and values and to secure financial investments as a result of these relationships. The Philanthropy Advisor will be responsible for a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects.

Essential Functions:

• Creates, integrates and implements short, intermediate and long-term individual major gift strategies. (10%)
• Develops strategic funding requests based on short, intermediate and long term funding goals of the foundation for high-net worth individuals. (10%)
• Acts as primary relationship manager for individual prospects of $10,000 or more/year to reach or exceed ambitious annual funding goals. (10%)
• Plays a lead role in planning for, asking for, and closing major gifts. (10%)
• Manages and tracks relationship processes for individual major gift donors and prospects using Moves Management. (10%)
• Leverages funding campaigns, events and activities (volunteer experiences, tours, receptions, etc.) for major gift donors. (10%)
• Develops major gift materials, including briefing memos, proposals and stewardship materials. (5%)
• Helps to manages and coordinates the Foundation Board and volunteer donor groups to cultivate and request new gifts. (5%)
• Monitors weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual activity to achieve major gift revenue goals. (5%)
• Assists with review and verification of major gift donor recognition lists. (5%)
• Tracks and reports relationship management activity using constituent relationship management system including identification, qualification, cultivation, briefing, solicitation and stewardship of prospective and current individual major donors. (5%)
• Participates in regular Foundation Staff meetings and organization wide meetings as appropriate. (5%)
• Willingness and ability to adjust to changing conditions or priorities. (5%)
• Works with the Executive Director and the Director of Major Gifts to support and manage Executive Staff, Cabinet Members, and Board Members who are cultivating Major Donor relationships. (5%)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 4 additional years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Work Experience:

• Three years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising experience with major gifts required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to meet financial goals for major gift giving.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Demonstrated ability to persuade others.
• Ability to multi task, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong written, oral and presentation communication skills.
• Experience with constituent relationship management system.
• Attention to detail and strong project management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

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Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.