Vice President, Strategic Programs - Foundation

Hackensack Meridian Health•Iselin, NJ

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Strategic Programs - Foundation is a key strategic resource to the President and Chief Development Officer, providing high-level support on leadership priorities. This position is responsible for the oversight of key functional areas of the Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation which support the direct fundraising teams, and for the functionality and operations of the Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Board of Trustees. S/He serves as the liaison between the HMH Board of Trustees (Network Board), the Hospital Corporate Board, and senior HMH and HMH Foundation leaders, and is relied upon to surface emerging issues, connect priorities across teams, and help ensure the President and Chief Development Officer's strategic agenda is well informed and effectively executed. S/He is also responsible for the oversight of Foundation Communications, Donor Relations and Principal Gifts. This is a hybrid position and will spend 2-3 days per week in our Iselin, NJ office.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
A minimum of ten years of senior-level experience in a not-for-profit environment, ideally in a healthcare organization.
Experience in working closely with Boards of Directors with an established track record of effectively recruiting and building engagement of volunteer leaders in a complex not-for-profit organization.
A minimum of 5 years experience managing diverse teams and functional areas.
Demonstrated experience in leading philanthropic communications efforts.
Strong analytical and organizational skills and the ability to anticipate, strategize, plan, and problem solve.
Ability to work with and collaborate with all levels within the organization and externally.
An articulate, genuine touch; professional enthusiasm; ability to innovate and be resourceful; a strong work ethic; superior oral and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills.
Collegial team player able to interact effectively with diverse internal and external constituencies.
Effective in a fast-paced environment and eager to contribute to the collaborative goals of an organization.
Demonstrated ability to build trust quickly, exercise discretion with confidential and sensitive information, and serve effectively as a strategic partner and connector across an organization's leadership.
Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
Highly functional with Google Office.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of fundraising principles and practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

Functions as a key point of connectivity and situational awareness across the Foundation and the broader health network, identifying emerging issues, priorities, and opportunities that require the President & Chief Development Officer's attention, and ensuring alignment and follow-through on strategic initiatives.
Develops, executes, and monitors a comprehensive Board Engagement program, including recruitment, orientation, retention, development and assessment/evaluation.
Oversees the development and delivery of all content and logistics related to Board events and meetings.
Liaises with legal and finance departments to comply with fiduciary responsibilities of the Board, including topics such as ethics and compliance reviews, audit reports and Board governance processes.
Liaises with the Development team on cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and ongoing engagement of current and former Board members.
Oversees the orientation process for new board members ensuring new board members are oriented in a thorough and timely fashion.
Provides strategic direction and oversight in the development and execution of integrated and comprehensive communication strategies that elevate the foundation's visibility, promote key initiatives, and align with organizational goals.
Leads strategic communications initiatives to support fundraising, cultivation and stewardship activities and supports public facing communications for the President and Chief Development Officer of HMHF.
Oversees key institutional and philanthropic-related messages to support the preparation of principal gift proposals, solicitation letters, and other materials for donors and prospective donors ensuring consistency of brand voice and messaging.
Provides strategic leadership in the development, execution, and continuous improvement of donor engagement and stewardship programs, including the creation of personalized stewardship plans for major donors and prospects. Oversees initiatives that deepen relationships, demonstrate impact, and foster long-term philanthropic support.
Ensures that donor relationships are thoughtfully managed to honor donor intent, uphold the integrity of gift agreements, and foster trust that inspires continued and future giving.
Supervises and guides the Executive Director of Principal Gifts, ensuring effective execution of strategies to identify, cultivate, and secure $1M+ philanthropic commitments in alignment with organizational goals.
Partners with the Executive Director, Principal Gifts, to advance cross-functional collaboration and high-level donor engagement efforts, including support for executive leadership's involvement in principal gift cultivation and solicitation.
Works with the Vice President of Strategic Events and Annual Giving to evaluate event ROI and ensure that attendance goals are met and includes a relationship management strategy with follow through. Guide the events team in arranging systemwide and/or local cultivation events and/or fundraising events and ensure that goals are set and met.
Manages recruitment, performance management and succession planning and development of team of foundation professionals under his/her supervision.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
It is understood that the Vice President's role will evolve or change with the priority needs and direction as determined by the President/Chief Development Officer of HMHF.