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Shriners Children's

Director, Philanthropy

Portland, OR · On-site

$89K - $133K/yr

We have an opportunity for a Director, Philanthropy in the Philanthropy Office located at our Portland, Oregon facility. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. We are ...

Northern Light Health

Dir- Philanthropy

Ellsworth, ME · On-site

$39.51 - $61.04/hr

The Director of Philanthropy serves as the senior fundraising leader for Northern Light Mercy Hospital, responsible for setting and executing a comprehensive philanthropy strategy that advances ...

Shrinerschildrens

Director, Philanthropy

Portland, OR

$89K - $133K/yr

We have an opportunity for a Director, Philanthropy in the Philanthropy Office located at our Portland, Oregon facility. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives.We are ...

Food Bank For NYC

Director, Philanthropy

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES The Director, Philanthropy will: * Collaborate with senior leadership and colleagues across the organization to influence and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan that ...

Adventist Health

Director, Philanthropy

Clearlake, CA

Maintains a culture of philanthropy. Provides strategy and direction for short and long-term initiatives of the Foundation. Grows annual giving and program revenues. Oversees the identification and ...

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Adventist Health

Director, Philanthropy

Clearlake, CA · On-site

$132K - $198K/yr

Maintains a culture of philanthropy. Provides strategy and direction for short and long-term initiatives of the Foundation. Grows annual giving and program revenues. Oversees the identification and ...

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Cresset

MANAGING DIRECTOR, PHILANTHROPY

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200 - $260/hr

Key ResponsibilitiesCresset is seeking a Managing Director of Philanthropy to join its Family Governance, Education, and Philanthropy team. Reporting to the Head of Family Governance, this senior ...

Adventist Health

Director, Philanthropy

Lodi, CA · On-site

$132K - $198K/yr

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical ...

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How much do director philanthropy jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for director philanthropy in the United States is $174,532.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Philanthropy vs Development Director?

AspectDirector PhilanthropyDevelopment Director
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in fundraising, nonprofit managementBachelor's degree, experience in fundraising, nonprofit management
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, charitable foundationsNonprofit organizations, educational institutions, healthcare
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in nonprofits focusing on major gifts and donor relationsUsed broadly in fundraising departments across nonprofits

The main difference is that a Director Philanthropy typically focuses on major gift strategies and donor relationships, while a Development Director oversees the entire fundraising program, including events, grants, and donor engagement. Both roles require similar credentials and work in nonprofit settings, but their scope and focus differ slightly.

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Infographic showing various Director Philanthropy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $174,532 per year, or $83.9 per hour.

Director, Philanthropy

Shriners Children's

Portland, OR • On-site

$89K - $133K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Company Overview
Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family's ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.
Job Description
We have an opportunity for a Director, Philanthropy in the Philanthropy Office located at our Portland, Oregon facility. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. We are presently recruiting for an experienced fundraising professional who can secure donations from our loyal supporters. This is a dynamic and meaningful position for a development professional interested in purposeful fundraising.
The Director of Philanthropy serves as a full-time major gifts officer, responsible for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors. This Director plays a vital role in growing philanthropic revenue and is an ideal fit for an entrepreneurial, mission-driven individual. In collaboration with the philanthropy team, responsibilities include identifying, cultivating, stewarding and soliciting contributions from major gift and leadership level donors, executing annual fund campaigns, and planning high-level major donor cultivation events.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, as this individual will represent the medical center to both internal and external constituencies. Strong ability to produce various fundraising-related collateral; experience with Blackbaud CRM and/or other donor database systems preferred. Must have a positive outlook with a team player mentality with willingness to mentor and support other staff as necessary. The position requires the ability to travel as needed, and willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends as necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Creating and nourishing a qualified portfolio of 125-150 donor relationships through regular contact, communication, strategy and solicitation planning
  • Creating and overseeing a quarterly appeal schedule in collaboration with the Philanthropy Team
  • Plan and manage major donor cultivation and recognition events
  • Tracking progress and results using prospect management guidelines and Blackbaud CRM fundraising database

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor Degree
  • 5 years Fundraising
  • 3 years Major giving and planned giving programs

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree
  • Experience with Blackbaud or other CRM systems
  • Prior experience with Charitable Gift Annuities Programs
The pay range for this position is $89,003.20 - $133,527.68. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

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