Entry Level Strategic Philanthropy Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Philanthropy Advisor II to join our team!
We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.
Our Values
Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency
Department
Foundation Administration
Job Summary
Join a mission-driven team where your creativity, relationship-building skills, and strategic mindset can make a tangible difference in the lives of patients and the broader community. As an Advisor II, Philanthropy in Annual Giving at Denver Health Foundation, you will co-lead innovative annual giving efforts that connect donors to meaningful opportunities across the organization-from grateful patients and employee giving, to alumni and leadership engagement and community fundraising. By designing and executing dynamic monthly campaigns, you will inspire individuals to give, deepen engagement, and fuel essential programs that advance equitable, high-quality care.
In this role, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of donors and prospects in the $1,000 to $25,000 annual giving level while collaborating across teams to drive and strengthen the pipelines for other individual (major and planned) giving portfolios; and build community engagement opportunities through peer-to-peer type fundraising opportunities. This role requires a blend of data-driven strategy with thoughtful stewardship, using modern fundraising techniques to build trusted relationships and deliver measurable results. If you're energized by the opportunity to drive impact at scale, influence philanthropic growth, and contribute to a high-performing and collaborative team, this is your chance to grow your career while helping shape the future of healthcare in Denver.
Essential Functions:

• Acts as primary relationship manager for donors and prospects using Moves Management techniques. Typical donor models, depending on the assigned portfolio, would include Annual gifts of $1,000 or more/year; Major gifts of $25,000 or more/year; or Planned Gifts of $50,000 or more/year, to reach or exceed ambitious annual funding goals by creating, integrating, and implementing donor strategies and funding requests. (50%)
• Manages, Tracks and reports donor and prospect relationship management activity using constituent relationship management system including identification, qualification, cultivation, briefing, solicitation and stewardship. (20%)
• Develops, tests, and integrates strategies and standard work practices for developing and new programs to support and enhance the fundraising and donor experience at the Foundation. (10%)
• Coordinates with Support Services to develop and utilize donor materials, including briefing memos, proposals and stewardship materials in all formats including digital and print. (10%)
• Participates in regular Philanthropy Team meetings, Foundation Staff meetings and organization wide meetings; participates in individual or group donor or prospect meetings; and engages in Foundation-related events as appropriate and/or assigned. Most meetings and events are within normal business hours, but not all - and after-hour engagement is expected. (10%)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 additional years of related experience required.

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years experience in nonprofit fundraising with portfolio management required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated practical to advanced job knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Demonstrated ability to persuade others.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong written, oral and presentation communication skills.
• Experience with constituent relationship management system.
• Attention to detail and strong project management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to meet financial goals for soliciting gifts.
• May guide and assist entry level and/or non-exempt employees.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate interactions of typical to complex matters and concepts with internal and external contacts.
• Requires complex understanding of other job areas.
• Able to implement performance-enhancing techniques based on experience and application of adjustments derived from general guidance.
• Ability to make adjustments or recommend enhancements to process improvement.

Shift
Days (United States of America)
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$77,000.00 - $115,500.00 / yr
Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.