Manager Philanthropy Major Gifts

Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

As the Manager of Philanthropy Major/Campaign Gifts for St. Johns Hospitals Foundation, you will serve as the primary Foundation development staff responsible for growing and maintaining a comprehensive major gifts program. You will research prospects and major donors to build strong relationships, and actively develop a major giving pipeline of larger gifts and increased revenue. You will also oversee and develop written cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans, utilizing a move management approach to engage prospects and donors. You will develop, implement. and sustain the program so that it engages and involves Foundation trustees, volunteers and staff in major gift planning, cultivation, solicitations and gift stewardship. You will also work with the Chief Philanthropy Officer and other leaders to identify approved potential programs and projects for major gift support, and participate in the development of cases for support and all the proposals and materials needed to make such activities successful. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to work for a health system invested in delivering care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. Benefits and offerings for this position include (plus much more!): • Annual performance-based bonus program. • Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed). • Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction. • 25 days PTO accrued annually. Job Requirements Required Education and Experience: • Bachelors degree in a related field required, or a combination of education and/or additional job-related experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree. • Minimum three (3) years of not-for-profit fundraising and development experience required. • Minimum one (1) year direct work experience as a fundraising professional with a major gift portfolio required. Where Youll Work St. John’s Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation, and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities.

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