Tidewell Foundation, a part of Empath Health is seeking a Director of Philanthropy.
Since 1980, Tidewell Hospice has proudly served families across southwest Florida with compassionate, dignified care. As a member of Empath Health, we help patients with advanced illness live meaningfully while supporting their families with warmth, expertise, and respect.
What you'll Do
- The Director of Philanthropy works closely with the President of the Tidewell Foundation to plan and implement strategy for annual, major, planned gifts, events and data base manager, targeted giving programs through strategic donor relationship management (identify, cultivate, solicit, steward, upgrade) to meet short- and long-term goals of the organization.
- Working with donors, volunteers and staff, the Director of Philanthropy plays a critical role in increasing individual donor and foundation support and acts as an ambassador for Empath Health across the community.
Why Join Empath Health?
- Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
- Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
- Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
- Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
- Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.
What You'll Need
- Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree (from four-year college or university (master’s degree and or CFRE preferred); 7-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Manages a personal portfolio of approximately 125 -150 donors and prospects, fundraising goal of $500K+ annually, and follows-up through personal visits, phone calls and written communication to achieve reaching personal financial goals.
- Supervisory experience required, including oversight of a minimum of 2 Full Time staff members and volunteers.
- Fundraising experience required and related work experience, including working with volunteers and leading committees.
- Experience and proficiency with The Raiser’s Edge and all Microsoft systems including Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
- Ability to create and write proposals, presentations, foundation grants and donor materials including development of case for support materials.
Location:
This position is a hybrid role that will be based in the Tidewell Foundation area and will require travel throughout the region.
What You'll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.
Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.
Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.
Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!
