STEVEN SILVA Director, Planned Giving
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Strategic leader with 20+ years cultivating mission-driven partnerships across healthcare systems. Expert at advising executives, aligning stakeholders, and stewarding complex initiatives. Proven ability to translate organizational priorities into actionable strategies, build trust with diverse partners, and drive long-term impact. Excited to apply extensive experience and skillset towards philanthropic efforts to lead a Planned Giving program that personifies the core values of Cottage Health Systems.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR LABORATORY SUPERVISOR
Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2009 - 01.2024
- Led a team of 100+ staff, fostering collaboration while aligning initiatives with organizational mission.
- Built trust-based relationships with executives, clinicians, and external partners, translating advisory expertise into donor stewardship skills.
- Managed budgets, contracts, and operational agreements—experience applicable to Planned Giving fiduciary responsibilities.
- Oversaw daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Managed staff scheduling and performance evaluations to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in increased workflow efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
SENIOR LABORATORY LEADER
Cottage Health Systems
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2009 - 01.2024
- Served as strategic advisor to executives and clinicians, aligning initiatives with mission-driven objectives.
- Facilitated high-stakes stakeholder discussions, reconciling competing priorities and advancing key projects.
- Tracked and analyzed operational data to inform decision-making—skills transferable to measuring philanthropic program outcomes.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational workflows and efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance patient care coordination.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, sharing insights with colleagues to drive continuous improvement efforts.
CANCER CENTER MANAGER
Loma Linda Hospital
Paradise, CA
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Directed patient-centered operations and coordinated multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
- Managed budget allocations, ensuring resource availability for departmental needs.
- Fostered a collaborative environment among multidisciplinary teams to enhance communication and coordination.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and protocols.
Education
Fellowship Hospital Administration & Leadership - (MHA/MPA/MBA-Healthcare Equivalent)
Adventist Health University
Paradise, CA01.2004
General Surgery Fellowship -
Adventist Health University
Paradise, CA01.2002
Physician Assistant Training - undefined
Stanford University
Los Altos, CA01.1996
Surgical First Assist & Management Training - undefined
Career West Academy & Chico Plastic Surgery
Chico, CA01.1994
Skills
- Donor Cultivation & Stewardship
- Legacy & Planned Gift Strategy
- Executive Advisory & Stakeholder Alignment
- Program Development & Evaluation
- Data-Driven Decision-Making & Impact Analysis
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Policy Interpretation & Compliance
- Training & Mentorship
- Risk Awareness & Governance
- Verbal and written communication
- Method development
- Relationship building
- Training and mentoring
- Strategic planning
- Documentation and reporting
Accomplishments
- Cultivated executive and stakeholder relationships that accelerated cross-functional initiatives, directly transferable to donor stewardship and legacy giving programs.
- Designed and implemented process and compliance improvements, demonstrating fiscal oversight and governance applicable to gift agreements and Planned Giving portfolios.
- Built and mentored high-performing teams, enhancing organizational capacity and service quality—skills critical for leading Planned Giving staff and volunteers.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to guide executive decisions, enabling measurable outcomes reporting for philanthropic impact.
Timeline
SENIOR LABORATORY SUPERVISOR
Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories
06.2009 - 01.2024
SENIOR LABORATORY LEADER
Cottage Health Systems
06.2009 - 01.2024
CANCER CENTER MANAGER
Loma Linda Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2009
Physician Assistant Training - undefined
Stanford University
Surgical First Assist & Management Training - undefined
Career West Academy & Chico Plastic Surgery
Fellowship Hospital Administration & Leadership - (MHA/MPA/MBA-Healthcare Equivalent)
Adventist Health University
General Surgery Fellowship -
Adventist Health University