Entry Level Cfre Jobs (NOW HIRING)

As a Senior Fundraising Specialist (Senior Development Specialist), you will play a key role in advancing philanthropy across annual giving, corporate sponsorships, and entry-level major gifts. You’ll partner closely with Foundation leadership to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. In addition to fundraising, you’ll contribute to the operational strength of the Foundation—supporting board and committee activities, annual fund allocation processes, and community fundraising events.

• Assist development efforts in:
  • Annual giving campaigns
  • Corporate partnerships and sponsorships
  • Entry-level major gift cultivation and solicitation
• Build meaningful relationships with donors, businesses, and community partners
• Partner with Foundation Directors and central office teams to align strategies and maximize impact
• Steward donors through thoughtful engagement and recognition activities
• Support Foundation operations, including:
  • Annual allocation processes
  • Board and committee meetings
  • Third-party fundraising events
• Maintain accurate donor records and reporting within database systems

• High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree and/or CFRE preferred.
• Five (5) years professional experience in development, fundraising or a related area required.
• Experience or training in Microsoft Office applications required.
• Experience or training in sales preferred.
• Experience or training with donor databases such as Raisers Edge preferred.
• Experience in volunteer engagement and management preferred.

The Samaritan Health Services Foundations team is dedicated to inspiring generosity in support of exceptional healthcare. We work collaboratively with individuals, businesses, and grant-making organizations to advance our mission across five hospitals and a broad network of services.

As proud members of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, we are committed to ethical fundraising practices guided by the Donor Bill of Rights, ensuring every donor relationship is managed with integrity, transparency, and respect.

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

BEND FORWARD at waist

KNEEL (on knees)

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Upward

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

SIT

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand/Fist

None specified