Philanthropy Specialist - Donor Relations & Community Health
Altru Health System
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 55,078.4-82,617.6 / year
Posted on Aug 26, 2025
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Health Foundation2501 Demers AveGrand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $55,078.40 - $82,617.60Summary:
The Philanthropy Specialist plays an integral role in the success of Altru Health Foundation's annual strategic fundraising plan with focus areas of mid-level giving, grant-writing and procurement, and/or special fundraising event planning and implementation. This position contributes to enhancing a culture of philanthropy by bridging positive relationships throughout Altru and building philanthropic partnerships in the broader community.Essential Job Functions:
Assists with the development and implementation of the annual strategic fundraising plan, including mid-level donors, grants, and special events.
Mid-level: Identifies, cultivates, and stewards relationships with internal and external donors, providing individualized opportunities for investment based on donor interest and passion.
Grants: Identifies and applies for grant opportunities. Tracks funding decisions, time frames, accountabilities, and progress in accordance with grant guidelines.
Special Events: Leads planning, organizing, implementing, and reporting of all Foundation events. Assists in system fundraising events as needed.
Maintains an up-to-date donor database by tracking communications, ensuring accurate inputs, and generating statistical reports.
Contributes to the system-wide culture of philanthropy and positively represents the Foundation through community involvement.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certification:
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Education:
• Required: Bachelors - Related FieldLanguage Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands :
• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Not ApplicableWorking Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position:
Occasional DriverReference ID: R5992Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)
