Executive Development Administrator, Principal Gifts

Executive Development Administrator, Principal Gifts at The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health summary :

The Executive Development Administrator provides strategic and high-level support to senior fundraisers focused on securing major philanthropic gifts for the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health. This role involves complex calendar management, project coordination, donor communications, and database management to enable successful fundraising efforts. The position requires a strong background in development, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

(Support partner for two Principal Gifts level fundraisers)

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, in partnership with Stanford Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, unlocks philanthropy to transform health for children and families in Northern California - and around the world. Through fundraising and grantmaking, the Foundation drives scientific research, innovation, and policy change that will improve care, advance cures, and reform healthcare systems for this and future generations.

MAIN FOCUS : The Executive Development Administrator provides high-level partnership and support to the Vice President of Principal Gifts and one additional senior fundraiser. This role sits at the heart of our most critical fundraising efforts working with individuals and families with strong capacity and propensity for making 8 figure gifts as well as ensuring our leaders are organized, prepared, and positioned for success in cultivating meaningful gifts.

LOCATION : Hybrid Position - the candidate will work an average of eight (8) days per month in our Palo Alto, CA office; the successful candidate will be based in the Bay Area.

ABOUT THE TEAM...

The Principal Gifts team works with donors and prospects who have the potential to make philanthropic gifts of $10 million or more. The team partners closely with the Foundation President / CEO's Office, hospital and School of Medicine leadership, and hospital and Foundation board members. The PG team is currently comprised of 6 people focused on pipeline building, outreach and engagement strategies, cultivation, solicitations, and stewardship.

WHAT YOU'LL DO...

The Executive Development Administrator plays a pivotal role in advancing the work of the Principal Gifts team by providing seamless, high-level support to two senior fundraisers, including the Vice President.

This is not a traditional administrative role. You will be a strategic partner -anticipating needs, creating systems that ensure our leaders are always prepared to engage with the Foundation's most significant donors.

In this role, you will :

• Manage complex calendars, meetings, and donor interactions with precision and discretion.
• Partner closely with executives to provide seamless logistical and strategic support.
• Develop innovative systems, routines, and approaches that enhance efficiency for your fundraisers.
• Occasionally assist across the broader Principal Gifts team, ensuring smooth operations.

This position reports to the Director of Operations and Administrative Services, Principal Gifts, and offers a front-row seat to the work of senior fundraising leaders at the Foundation.

The compensation range for this role is $100,000 - $110,000 annually.

YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR...

Your work will span three main areas :

Administrative Partnership (~45%)

Portfolio / Project Management (~35%)

Database & Information Management (~20%)

Impact : By keeping fundraisers organized, informed, and prepared, you'll directly enable our ability to engage donors meaningfully and secure the resources that advance children's health and discovery.

YOU MUST HAVE...

IT'S AN ADDED PLUS IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH...

YOU'LL BE SUCCESSFUL IF...

You bring exceptional organization and systems thinking

You exercise sound judgment

You anticipate needs before they arise

You thrive as a collaborative partner

You adapt easily and keep a growth mindset

You are driven by mission

Working at the Foundation

WE OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS & PERKS, INCLUDING...

WE'RE DYNAMIC...

The Foundation is a dynamic organization in a rapidly changing industry. Therefore, the responsibilities associated with this position will evolve and grow in accordance with LPFCH's business needs and growth plans. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and / or different responsibilities based on the future growth plans for the Foundation.

WE STRIVE TO EMBODY OUR CULTURAL TOUCHSTONES

EVERYONE BELONGS HERE

Our Foundation values the unique qualities each of us brings to our team and community. We take pride in cultivating a workplace where every voice is heard and each of us has the opportunity to achieve our fullest potential-so that together, we can make meaningful impact on the health outcomes for children and their families.

We are guided by the following principles :

The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The pay range for this role is :

100,000 - 110,000 USD per year (Palo Alto, CA )

Keywords :

philanthropy, fundraising support, donor relations, project management, executive support, calendar management, healthcare fundraising, nonprofit administration, strategic partnership, database management