MedStar Health · 2 months ago
VP Philanthropy
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$264K/yr - $358K/yr
7+ years expMedStar Health is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a VP of Philanthropy to integrate and execute philanthropic goals into their operational plan. The role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop funding priorities and innovative fundraising strategies.
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Responsibilities
Serves on the entity executive team as the VP of Philanthropy
Work closely with the entity executive team to integrate and execute philanthropic goals into the annual operating plan of the organization
Partners with the Regional VP for Philanthropy and the VP for Grants to develop and support the execution of grant strategy closely aligned with the organization's strategic and adjacent services
Collaborate with internal stakeholders including hospital leadership clinical departments and administrative teams to identify funding priorities and develop compelling proposals for philanthropic support
Build strategic partnerships with community organizations and other institutions to advance shared healthcare objectives
Partners closely with external stakeholders including members of the Board of Directors for MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center and the philanthropy committee to support the philanthropy revenue goals of the organization
Develops and implements thoughtful strategic cultivation solicitation and stewardship plans for prospective donors for gifts of $1M+
Ensures regular contact with donors through various activities and communications especially face to face meetings
Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies staying abreast of industry trends and best practices
Meets annual activity and financial performance metrics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 7 years of experience in healthcare philanthropy ideally within a healthcare system setting required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated success in soliciting negotiating and closing gifts
Requires experience at the principal gifts level (7 figure gifts)
Preferred
Advanced Degree preferred
Certified Fund-Raising Executive - CFRE International or equivalent certification preferred
Some planned giving experience highly desirable
Company
MedStar Health
MedStar Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29MKey Investors
American Medical AssociationAgency for Healthcare Research and QualityA. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation
2023-06-21Grant
2022-09-27Grant· $2M
2020-07-03Grant· $27M
Leadership Team
David Mayer
Executive Director MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety Quality and Safety CEO Patient Safety Mo
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