Vice President of Philanthropy in Roanoke, Virginia at Good Samaritan Hospice

At Good Samaritan Hospice, we consider it a sacred honor to walk with individuals and families through life’s most meaningful moments. We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and relationship-driven leader to join our organization as Vice President of Philanthropy.

This role is an opportunity to shape the future of compassionate care in our community through strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and the development of a thriving culture of philanthropy. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in advancing the mission of Good Samaritan while building lasting relationships with donors, community leaders, foundations, and partners who believe in the power of our work.

If you are passionate about mission-driven leadership, building meaningful connections, and creating lasting impact, this may be the perfect fit.

• Your work has lasting impact. Every relationship you build and every gift you secure helps provide compassionate care and support to patients and families across our community.
• You are part of a mission-driven leadership team. Collaborate with passionate leaders who are deeply committed to serving others and strengthening the future of Good Samaritan.
• You are recognized and valued. Your expertise, vision, and leadership will help shape strategic initiatives and organizational growth.
• You will have the space to build something meaningful. Lead philanthropic efforts with creativity, strategy, and purpose while developing a sustainable culture of giving.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all fundraising, donor engagement, and philanthropic initiatives across the organization.
• Develop and implement comprehensive philanthropy strategies aligned with organizational priorities and long-term strategic goals.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, planned gifts, corporate sponsors, foundations, and community partners.
• Manage a personal portfolio of leadership donors while partnering closely with executive leadership on donor engagement and relationship development.
• Lead annual giving initiatives, capital and endowment campaigns, grants, special events, and donor recognition programs.
• Collaborate with the CEO, Board of Directors, Advisory Council, and senior leadership team to strengthen and expand philanthropic support.
• Develop and oversee moves management processes for donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention.
• Ensure excellence in donor communications, fundraising proposals, presentations, and stewardship strategies.
• Establish fundraising metrics, reporting systems, and development budgets to evaluate effectiveness and support organizational growth.
• Lead, mentor, and support development staff while fostering a donor-centered culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.
• Represent Good Samaritan within the community, strengthening relationships with philanthropic, nonprofit, and business leaders.
• Stay informed on current trends, best practices, and emerging opportunities in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• CFRE certification preferred
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive fundraising and development leadership experience
• Proven success securing major gifts and leading comprehensive fundraising initiatives and capital campaigns
• Strong relationship-building skills with donors, executives, board members, and community leaders
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute both long-term vision and day-to-day fundraising initiatives
• Experience managing development teams, budgets, and donor databases/CRM systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Experience with social media and donor engagement strategies
• Valid Virginia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends

Schedule & Benefits

Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Full-time leadership position with flexibility to support organizational priorities, donor engagement activities, and occasional evening or weekend community events.

Benefits: 21 days of PTO in your first year, $.65 per mile mileage reimbursement, company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, medical through an ICHRA model offering multiple plan choices, and 401(k) with company match (100% match on the first 3%, 50% match on the next 1%)

Find your purpose here

If you are an experienced fundraising leader who is passionate about building relationships, strengthening community impact, and advancing meaningful mission-driven work, we would love to hear from you. At Good Samaritan, you will be part of a team that cares deeply for patients, families, our community, and one another.

Apply Today!