Strategic & Executive Leadership Develop and execute a multi-year strategic fundraising and engagement plan Partner with Foundation Board leadership and hospital executives to align philanthropic priorities with organizational goals Serve as a visible external representative and spokesperson for the Foundation Build a culture of philanthropy across hospital and community stakeholders Philanthropy & Revenue Development Lead all fundraising strategy and execution, including: Major gifts Corporate partnerships Foundation grants Planned giving Annual campaigns Signature fundraising events Personally manage and grow a portfolio of high-capacity donors and strategic partners Build systems for donor cultivation, stewardship, recognition, and retention Advance campaign readiness and long-term fundraising sustainability

BOARD PARTNERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Serve as primary liaison to the Foundation Board Support board recruitment, engagement, and committee management Partner with board members to strengthen fundraising participation and community reach Ensure strong governance practices and strategic board engagement

COMMUNITY & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Build relationships with civic leaders, healthcare organizations, philanthropic institutions, businesses, and community-based organizations Represent the Foundation at public events, donor engagements, and community forums Advance messaging that reflects dignity, trust, equity, and community partnership

OPERATIONS & ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Oversee Foundation operations, financial management, and administrative systems Ensure compliance with nonprofit governance and fundraising regulations Develop reporting systems and performance dashboards Support growth of development operations and fundraising infrastructure Leadership & Executive Presence Ability to inspire confidence across diverse stakeholder groups Strong strategic thinking and organizational leadership capabilities Exceptional communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills Political and interpersonal acuity within complex institutional environments Fundraising Expertise Demonstrated success securing major gifts and institutional funding Experience developing comprehensive fundraising strategies Knowledge of donor stewardship and philanthropic engagement best practices Community-Centered Leadership Deep appreciation for the role of trust, dignity, and lived experience in healthcare engagement Ability to build authentic relationships across diverse communities Experience navigating cross-sector partnerships and coalition environments Operational Acumen Experience managing budgets, reporting, and nonprofit operations Ability to build systems and organizational infrastructure Comfort working in evolving or growth-stage environments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred Minimum 7-10 years of leadership experience in nonprofit development, healthcare philanthropy, foundation leadership, or related sectors Healthcare or hospital foundation experience strongly preferred Familiarity with Nashville/Middle Tennessee philanthropic landscape preferred CFRE certification welcomed but not required