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Associate Director, Peterson Health Foundation
Peterson HealthUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Feb 2026
About the role
Who we are:Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture. Shift Information:This position is Full Time. What we offer:Health Insurance401(k)Dental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid time offTuition Reimbursement | HPSA DesignatedEmployee Education ScholarshipsEmployee Referral ProgramMerit IncreasesGreat CultureFree access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility What you will do:The Associate Director of Development for the Peterson Health Foundation is a strategic fundraising leader responsible for advancing the partners closely with executive leadership, board members, and community stakeholders to grow and steward meaningful relationships that support Peterson Health’s mission. The Associate Director oversees key fundraising programs, manages a portfolio of donors and prospects, and leads the planning and execution of fundraising events to strengthen community engagement and revenue growth. This position also supports campaigns, annual giving efforts, and special initiatives to ensure sustainable philanthropic growth and measurable community impact. Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Philanthropy, Business or Philanthropy related field. Candidates with substantial related experience may substitute experience for educational qualifications.
Required Skills:
7-10 years of fundraising experience. Proven ability to build strong relationships with a variety of constituents, including high net worth individuals. Proficiency in moves management strategy and donor pipeline development. Strong creative thinking capability to develop engagement strategies with maximum impact. Exceptional listening skills with the ability to understand the needs and motivations of others. Ability to find common ground and synthesize information into compelling narratives. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and discipline in stewarding donor information and Database records. A high level of integrity and a strong work ethic. Professional presentation and demeanor that inspires confident in high-net-worth prospects, donors, and Board members. Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple timelines and deliverables. High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database management (Bloomerang).Preferred Skills:
Proven track record of success in cultivating and soliciting four-to-six figure gifts, grants, and planned giving commitments. Event design experience, including promotional collateral, staging, and décor.Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
CFRE Required Experience:
The ideal candidate will bring 7-10 years of fundraising experience with a consistent record of building strong donor relationships and meeting revenue goals. This individual has experience supporting and leading major gifts, grants, and fundraising events, and understands how these efforts work together to advance organizational priorities. They are comfortable developing and executing fundraising plans, managing donor pipelines, and collaborating with leadership and board members. The candidate communicates clearly and professionally, works well both independently and as part of a team. And brings thoughtful strategy and strong follow-through to their work.
Bachelor’s degree in Philanthropy, Business or Philanthropy related field. Candidates with substantial related experience may substitute experience for educational qualifications.
Required Skills:
7-10 years of fundraising experience. Proven ability to build strong relationships with a variety of constituents, including high net worth individuals. Proficiency in moves management strategy and donor pipeline development. Strong creative thinking capability to develop engagement strategies with maximum impact. Exceptional listening skills with the ability to understand the needs and motivations of others. Ability to find common ground and synthesize information into compelling narratives. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and discipline in stewarding donor information and Database records. A high level of integrity and a strong work ethic. Professional presentation and demeanor that inspires confident in high-net-worth prospects, donors, and Board members. Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple timelines and deliverables. High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database management (Bloomerang).Preferred Skills:
Proven track record of success in cultivating and soliciting four-to-six figure gifts, grants, and planned giving commitments. Event design experience, including promotional collateral, staging, and décor.Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
CFRE Required Experience:
The ideal candidate will bring 7-10 years of fundraising experience with a consistent record of building strong donor relationships and meeting revenue goals. This individual has experience supporting and leading major gifts, grants, and fundraising events, and understands how these efforts work together to advance organizational priorities. They are comfortable developing and executing fundraising plans, managing donor pipelines, and collaborating with leadership and board members. The candidate communicates clearly and professionally, works well both independently and as part of a team. And brings thoughtful strategy and strong follow-through to their work.
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