Vice President of Philanthropy

What You Will Do as Vice President of Philanthropy:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all fundraising, donor engagement, and philanthropic initiatives across the organization.
• Develop and implement comprehensive philanthropy strategies aligned with organizational priorities and long-term strategic goals.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, planned gifts, corporate sponsors, foundations, and community partners.
• Manage a personal portfolio of leadership donors while partnering closely with executive leadership on donor engagement and relationship development.
• Lead annual giving initiatives, capital and endowment campaigns, grants, special events, and donor recognition programs.
• Collaborate with the CEO, Board of Directors, Advisory Council, and senior leadership team to strengthen and expand philanthropic support.
• Develop and oversee moves management processes for donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention.
• Ensure excellence in donor communications, fundraising proposals, presentations, and stewardship strategies.
• Establish fundraising metrics, reporting systems, and development budgets to evaluate effectiveness and support organizational growth.
• Lead, mentor, and support development staff while fostering a donor-centered culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.
• Represent Good Samaritan within the community, strengthening relationships with philanthropic, nonprofit, and business leaders.
• Stay informed on current trends, best practices, and emerging opportunities in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required
• CFRE certification preferred
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive fundraising and development leadership experience
• Proven success securing major gifts and leading comprehensive fundraising initiatives and capital campaigns
• Strong relationship-building skills with donors, executives, board members, and community leaders
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute both long-term vision and day-to-day fundraising initiatives
• Experience managing development teams, budgets, and donor databases/CRM systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Experience with social media and donor engagement strategies
• Valid Virginia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends

Schedule & Benefits

Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Full-time leadership position with flexibility to support organizational priorities, donor engagement activities, and occasional evening or weekend community events.

Benefits: 21 days of PTO in your first year, $.65 per mile mileage reimbursement, company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, medical through an ICHRA model offering multiple plan choices, and 401(k) with company match (100% match on the first 3%, 50% match on the next 1%)

Find your purpose here

If you are an experienced fundraising leader who is passionate about building relationships, strengthening community impact, and advancing meaningful mission-driven work, we would love to hear from you. At Good Samaritan, you will be part of a team that cares deeply for patients, families, our community, and one another.

Apply Today!