Chief Philanthropy Officer & Executive Director of the Foundation
About The Position
The Chief Philanthropy Officer & Executive Director is the senior executive responsible for Augusta Health’s comprehensive philanthropy program and the Augusta Health Foundation. As a member of the Senior Executive Council, this leader develops and executes an enterprise-wide philanthropic strategy aligned with the health system’s mission and strategic priorities. The role leads fundraising, major and principal gifts, planned giving, grants, stewardship, Foundation operations, governance, and community engagement. The executive partners with the COO, CEO, Foundation Board, physicians, and other executive leaders, and works closely with the President & CEO to cultivate, solicit, and steward transformational philanthropic opportunities and major donor relationships.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Healthcare Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of progressive executive leadership in healthcare philanthropy or a comparable nonprofit foundation.
- Demonstrated success leading comprehensive fundraising, including major gifts, principal gifts, campaigns, planned giving, grants, and stewardship.
- Successful collaboration with governing boards, physicians, executive leaders, and community stakeholders.
- Proven success securing six-figure, seven-figure, and transformational gifts.
- Skills in strategic leadership, executive presence, relationship building, board governance, financial acumen, innovation, change leadership, emotional intelligence, collaboration, and community engagement.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MPA, Nonprofit Leadership, or a related discipline).
- CFRE, FAHP, or comparable professional credential.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute an enterprise-wide philanthropic strategy aligned with Augusta Health’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Lead the health system’s comprehensive philanthropy program and the Augusta Health Foundation.
- Provide leadership for fundraising, including major and principal gifts, campaigns, planned giving, grants, and stewardship.
- Oversee Foundation operations and governance.
- Lead community engagement related to philanthropy.
- Partner with the COO, CEO, Foundation Board, physicians, and executive leaders.
- Work with the President & CEO to cultivate, solicit, and steward transformational philanthropic opportunities and major donor relationships.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement savings
- Free onsite parking
- 24/7 armed security
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite child care
- Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Onsite credit union
- Employee discounts, including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
