Director of Principal Gifts

Position Summary

The Director of Principal Gifts is responsible for major gift solicitations for the Craig Hospital Foundation. The position must achieve fundraising goals by asking for major gifts from individuals, foundations, and businesses. This individual will secure major gifts over $25,000 in support of fundraising priorities and will focus on current and deferred gifts.

• Licensure/Certification/Registrations:
  Active and insurable Colorado State Driver's license.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of 7–10 years of increasing responsibility in fundraising or sales is required with a track record of successful presentations and outcomes. Knowledge and experience with a variety of current and deferred gift options, and a desire to seek gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Skills & Abilities:

  Excellent organization and customer service skills; ability to handle multiple priorities and schedule accordingly; effective communication with donors and staff; collaboration with other departments and physicians; confidentiality; analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills; ability to give formal presentations before large groups; creative, “out‑of‑the‑box” thinker; self‑motivated and energetic; superior interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation skills; ability to adapt to donor requests; flexibility and adaptability;
  
  strong team‑oriented style; ability to work under pressure and meet financial goals; demonstrated ability to develop and sustain donor relationships; experience tracking fundraising or sales results in a database; experience with Raiser's Edge a plus; local and national travel capability; communication with Craig Hospital Board and Foundation Board members; passion for Craig Hospital’s mission; strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.

• Plan, organize, and implement fundraising activities for assigned prospects with the goal of receiving major and planned gifts.
• Manage a portfolio of top prospects and design and implement strategies to solicit and steward each one.
• Participate in prospect management and evaluation of major gift prospects with other foundation staff.
• Coordinate the involvement of appropriate hospital staff and board members in the planning of solicitation strategies and stewardship activities.
• Prepare proposals and presentations for donor prospects, solicit gifts, and negotiate gift agreements.
• Identify new potential major investors to grow the list of prospects.
• Participate in planning and strategic direction for the Foundation.
• Passionately sell Craig Hospital through inspirational presentations to potential donors.
• Delegate or perform the essential duties of department staff as needed.
• Participate in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives.
• Consistently demonstrate knowledge and application of quality indicators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Craig Hospital offers a wide range of benefits that allow employees to tailor a package that meets their needs. Medical insurance is a self‑funded plan administered by Allegiance Benefit Plans with a CIGNA provider network featuring two comprehensive plans. Dental insurance is provided through Delta Dental and vision insurance through Eye Med. Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts are available.

Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance plans are paid for by Craig for all benefit‑eligible employees. Generous time‑off benefits are offered. A 403(b) Retirement Plan is available with a generous matching contribution through Empower Retirement, eligible upon hire. Tuition Assistance is available for employees wishing to continue education. Employee Assistance Programs are provided for unexpected emergencies.

$47.13/ Hour — $67.18/ Hour

Director

Full‑time

Other

Hospitals and Health Care

01/31/2026