Associate Director, Foundation

Who We Are

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital.

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.

This position is Full Time.

• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
• Employee Education Scholarships
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Great Culture
• Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

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.

Bachelor’s degree in Philanthropy, Business or Philanthropy related field. Candidates with substantial related experience may substitute experience for educational qualifications.

• 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 confidence 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).

• 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.

CFRE

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.