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VP - Donor Relations

HonorHealth
United States, Arizona, Scottsdale
8125 North Hayden Road (Show on map)
Mar 18, 2026
Overview Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you'll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You'll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more. Join us. Let's go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and close to 2,000 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com. Responsibilities Job Summary This position is vital to the cultivation and stewardship of donors. The ideal candidate regularly coordinates and communicates with gift officers to build loyal, trusting donor relationships. The person in this role is responsible for developing, managing, and integrating programs and services that engage donors through creative ways to recognize and celebrate their philanthropic support. The is person in this position implements and monitors the effectiveness of strategies and tactics designed to drive greater donor loyalty and value. Additionally, this person may provide personalized physician referrals and assist in securing medical appointments. They may build and maintain a supportive network of physicians who value the impact of philanthropy. This position will include working various shifts, and weekends. Essential Functions Responsible for developing, managing, and executing best-in-class donor stewardship programs. Leads donor relations strategy activity and programs. Works closely with gift officers in identification, qualification, cultivation, and stewardship of donors. Builds greater donor loyalty by conducting personal and group gatherings. Develops and implements effective donor recognition programs. Acts as liaison with healthcare physicians and staff on behalf of donors. Collaborates with Foundation staff and volunteers in identification and cultivation donor activities Seeks out and maintains partnerships with stakeholders to develop and strengthen philanthropic relationships. Advises and partners on providing approaches, resources, and activities to expand and enhance the donor experience. Builds new avenues of donor engagement. Works collaboratively with Foundation staff to focus on achieving the primary objectives of providing an outstanding donor experience and proactively planning thoughtful, personalized relationship-based engagement plans and/or activities. Operates within the existing policies and procedures of the hospitals, including HIPAA regulations. Builds a supportive network of physicians and clinicians who value the impact of philanthropy. Ensures a timely response to inquiries and requests from donors. Works across the Foundation and healthcare system to regularly share information and insights arising from concierge-like donor identification, qualification, cultivation, and stewardship work to further philanthropic strategies. Participates in an active tour program for current and prospective donors. Develops and maintains records from which personalized experiences can be curated, tracked, and evaluated for effectiveness. Education Master's Degree - Preferred Bachelor's Degree or 4 years' work related experience - Required Experience 2 years in a patient and family advocacy role - Required 3 years leadership experience in a medical/hospital setting - Required 5 years management experience in a medical/hospital setting - Preferred Licenses and Certifications