Minimum of 5-8 years of grant writing experience (government, corporations, and foundations) with at least three in a healthcare philanthropy environment.
Five+ years’ experience supervising staff.
Candidates must have a proven record of accomplishment in securing significant grants ($100,000+), crafting engaging narratives, leading creative initiatives, driving results, and authoring compelling reports.
Increasingly responsible positions in fundraising/development, with a preference for healthcare realms.
Knowledge of and demonstrated success with all aspects of philanthropy: major gifts, grateful patient giving, capital campaigns, planned giving, annual giving, special events, constituent engagement, strategic goal-setting, and departmental management.
Strong organizational skills and strong expertise in planning and supervising.
Ability to be flexible and empathetic while remaining focused on accountability and outcomes.
A high degree of professionalism, sound judgment, awareness, and discretion while maintaining complete confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build, foster, and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external constituencies including physicians, administrators, staff, Board members, volunteer leaders, donors, and prospects.
Excellent public speaking skills complemented by a demonstrated ability to interact in a social setting with ease and grace among individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds and professions.
Strong listening and superior communication skills to express, orally and in writing, the Alameda Health System mission, vision, and goals with clarity, passion, and persuasion.
Some regional travel required and the willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Hybrid employees may work up to two days per week remotely, with three days per week on-site at our Oakland office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equity-centered organization, Alameda Health System Foundation seeks individuals with diverse skills and experiences to reflect and serve our community. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, people with disabilities, foreign-born residents, bilingual individuals, and veterans to apply. Alameda Health System Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.