Foundation Executive Director

Overview

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Foundation Executive Director

FLSA: Salaried "Exempt"

Department: VG Foundation

Representation: Not Represented

Reports to: VGMF Board Chair

At Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, we honor all members of our community and acknowledge the dignity of each person we serve. Our purpose is to provide high quality, comprehensive primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and a view to removing barriers to health care. We strive to provide an environment that welcomes and values the people we employ and serve.

If you are unsure whether you meet all the required qualifications for this role but are interested and passionate about this potential position, we encourage you to apply.

The Foundation Executive Director is the chief development officer reporting directly to the Foundation Board Chair with a dotted line to the Health Center CEO. The Executive Director leads and strengthens a comprehensive fundraising program in support of the Health Center’s mission and goals. The Executive Director oversees annual giving, major giving, planned giving, public as well as private grants and fundraising events.

The Executive Director develops community relationships to build a greater understanding and support for both the Health Center and Foundation’s mission, vision and goals. The Executive Director is an Ex-Officio Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation Board member and attends the Health Center Board meetings. The Executive Director is a member of the Health Center Senior Leadership Team.

Leadership

• Provide Foundation with strategic vision for innovative new approaches to development and community partnerships.
• Partner with the Center CEO, Foundation staff, and Foundation Board to create and implement the Foundation’s strategic and operation plans.
• Lead the Foundation team in the development of measurable annual objectives in the areas of annual giving, special events, capital projects and campaign donations, planned giving and grant awards to support reaching strategic plan goals.
• Oversee individual, corporate, foundation, event, and federal fundraising.
• Provide strategic direction for marketing and communication programs that support the Foundation initiatives.
• Provide thoughtful executive leadership of the Foundation team that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering in a manner that supports and guides the Foundation’s mission.
• Support the Foundation Board of Directors, nurture positive engagement of board members, and ensure appropriate governance by the Foundation Board.
• Participate in the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center Senior Leadership Team.
• Cultivate and nurture productive working relationships with Center staff and Center Board members.

Management

• Manage, train, and provide development opportunities for Foundation staff.
• Oversee the day-to-day Foundation operations and ensure overall long-term success of the Foundation.
• Foster a collaborative, team-centered working environment, encourage professional development, and champion accountability among staff.
• Create and support team building, positive team dynamics, and cohesiveness.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure operational best practices are integrated into the Foundation’s culture of service delivery.
• Attend all Foundation Board meetings and provide reports and updates on staff as well as all current work, project timelines, and project and organizational progress.
• Maintain compliance with all 501(c)(3) corporation regulations.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality

Financial Management

• Partner with the Center CFO to ensure high quality and transparent use, reporting and processing of donated funds as well as financial reports and budgets.
• Prepare, manage and maintain the Foundation budget, overseeing revenue projection development as well as operating expenses, ensuring objectives are met.
• Prepare and manage the required data and reports to…