Assistant Director, Donor Relations
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s HealthPalo Alto, California, United States
Posted February 20, 2026
105000 - 115000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health (LPFCH) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to improving health outcomes for children and mothers in Northern California and worldwide. By raising funds for Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and the Stanford School of Medicine, the foundation supports cutting‑edge research, clinical care, and educational initiatives. LPFCH’s flagship Program for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs focuses on grantmaking, thought leadership, and advocacy to create a more equitable and efficient health‑care system for children with complex medical needs. The foundation distinguishes itself through its commitment to unlocking philanthropy, driving systemic change, and fostering collaboration across hospitals, academia, and communities. LPFCH invites professionals who share its mission to join its team and help shape the future of child and maternal health.
Job Description
The Assistant Director, Donor Relations will develop compelling donor communications and support gift officers in building relationships with the Foundation’s donors. The position is hybrid, with the candidate working an average of 8 days per month in the Palo Alto, CA office. The successful candidate will be based in the Bay Area.
Requirements
- Partner with gift officers in shaping the communication strategy for donors
- Develop and produce inspiring, custom communication pieces to build relationships with donors
- Manage the production of various communication projects at the same time
- Coordinating reviews by internal and external partners and incorporating feedback
- Independently tracking and managing project timelines while adhering to deadlines
- Serving as a trusted source of information about maternal and child health care programs, and pediatric research at Stanford
- Collaborating across internal and external teams of communicators to share resources and ensure consistency of messaging
Benefits
- Generous leave, including PTO, holidays, Summer Fridays, and a sabbatical (after 7 years of employment)
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Retirement plan + employer match
- Premium Medical and Dental coverage
- FSA + dependent care FSA
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Legal services plan
- Commuter Benefits, including CalTrain “Go Pass” Program
- 4-week paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents
- Stipend for home office and mobile phone
