Director of Philanthropy

Company:

Compassus

 

Position Summary

The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Director of Philanthropy leads fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This leader will play a critical role in expanding the Foundation's impact by cultivating a diverse community of supporters, developing inclusive partnerships, and securing the resources necessary to advance our mission. This role requires both big-picture strategy and hands-on execution, as well as a deep respect for the communities we serve.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• • Fundraising Strategy & Execution
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive philanthropic strategy aligned with organizational goals and values
  • Identify, cultivate, and steward a diverse portfolio of donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporate partners
  • Design and lead inclusive campaigns that reflect the values of access, dignity, and equity in end-of-life care
  
  
  • Donor Engagement & Stewardship
  • Build authentic, long-term relationships with donors from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Develop compelling, equity-centered cases for support and impact communications
  • Partner with the communications team to ensure storytelling and messaging reflect diverse voices and lived experiences
  
  
  • Team & Organizational Leadership
  • Supervise and mentor philanthropy staff with a commitment to inclusive leadership and team development
  • Collaborate across departments to align fundraising with program impact and equity goals
  • Support the Board and volunteer leaders in their philanthropic engagement, offering inclusive tools and resources
  
  
  • Data & Performance Management
  • Oversee donor database and ensure culturally sensitive donor segmentation and analytics
  • Set and track progress toward fundraising goals, providing regular reports to leadership and the board

Education and/or Experience

• Required - Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit fundraising or related fields
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts, managing campaigns, and building donor networks
• Deep understanding of donor stewardship, prospect research, and inclusive engagement strategies
• Passion for hospice, palliative care, and/or equitable health access
• Strong commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion in philanthropy
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across diverse audiences

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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