Cabell Huntington Hospital · 3 months ago
Vice President of Foundations
Huntington, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveMarshall Health Network is an academic health system seeking a Vice President of Foundations to provide strategic leadership and oversight for its affiliated foundations. This role involves developing fundraising strategies, engaging donors, and ensuring alignment with the network's mission to advance health and inspire hope.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a unified philanthropic vision across all MHN-affiliated foundations
Align fundraising goals and activities with the strategic priorities of the network, including clinical care, research, education, and community health
Serve as a thought partner to executive leadership on opportunities for transformational giving and capital campaigns
Maintain an excellent level of professional staff through recruitment and retention programs
Foster a collaborative, ethical, and high-performing environment through role modeling, professional development, and team support
Oversee the design and execution of major gift strategies, annual giving, planned giving, capital campaigns, and grant initiatives
Build and steward relationships with individual donors, corporations, foundations, and community partners
Partner with physicians, academic leaders, and executive stakeholders to cultivate prospective donors and articulate compelling cases for support
Engage and support Foundation Board committees, facilitating meetings and fostering their growth and involvement
Collaborate with development staff, finance teams, business relations, and community stakeholders to advance philanthropic priorities
Provide executive leadership to the boards of MHN-affiliated foundations, working closely with board chairs to set strategic agendas, ensure fiduciary oversight, and support board development
Ensure organizational structures, policies, and processes of MHN-affiliated foundations support alignment, accountability, and optimal performance on behalf of the Network
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and best practices related to fundraising, financial management, and donor stewardship
Direct budgets, staffing, and operational processes for foundation offices to ensure efficiency and impact
Collaborate with MHN’s marketing, communications, and government relations teams to promote philanthropic priorities and community impact
Coordinate closely with hospitals, university, and community partners to advance shared goals and integrate philanthropy into broader network initiatives
Represent the organization at community events, donor functions, and public engagements
Communicate complex medical and funding concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Ensure fiscal responsibility for appropriations, donor contributions, restricted and endowed funds
Oversee donor database management, audits, and compliance requirements
Monitor and evaluate foundation financial performance; serve as primary agent in contracts and agreements
Qualification
Required
Strategic leadership experience in a philanthropic or fundraising environment
Demonstrated success in developing and implementing fundraising strategies
Experience in building and maintaining relationships with donors, corporations, and community partners
Strong understanding of compliance regulations and best practices related to fundraising and financial management
Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a collaborative and high-performing environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences
Experience in overseeing budgets and operational processes for foundation offices
Ability to engage with executive leadership and board members effectively
Preferred
Experience in an academic health system or similar organization
Familiarity with major gift strategies, planned giving, and capital campaigns
Experience in governance and board development for nonprofit organizations
Knowledge of community health initiatives and their integration with philanthropic efforts
Company
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Cabell Huntington Hospital operates a medical care center.
Founded in 1956
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joy Pelfrey
Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer
Dennis Lee
CIO
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