Overview
Foundation Engagement Specialist Jobs in Goleta, USA at Cottage Health
Serves as a strategic partner to Gift Officers and Advancement leadership in support of multiple philanthropic committees. Responsible for developing and maintaining the frameworks, systems, and standards that enable philanthropy committees to function effectively, ensuring that governance structures, onboarding processes, and operational protocols are in place and aligned with Cottage Health best practices. Develops compelling meeting content that advances philanthropic engagement.
Working with Gift Officers to understand donor relationships, portfolio priorities, and fundraising strategy, produces clinical presentations that bring institutional priorities to life, strategy updates that keep committee members informed and inspired, and programming that builds the fundraising knowledge and confidence of volunteer leaders. Supports the Director and Advancement leadership in the management and governance of the Cottage Health Foundation Board of Directors and the Foundation Cabinet and their activities, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, bylaws, and best practices in nonprofit governance.
Qualifications
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, public administration, or a related field.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum:
Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce), Microsoft Office Suite, and virtual meeting platforms.
YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum:
Five (5) years of experience in nonprofit development, advancement, or governance, with demonstrated experience supporting boards, committees, or volunteer leadership. Experience supporting affiliated or legally separate foundations in a higher education, healthcare, or complex nonprofit environment.
Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee.
Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.
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Title: Foundation Engagement Specialist
Company: Cottage Health
Location: Goleta, USA
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