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Ascension · 1 month ago

Executive Director of Oncology Philanthropic Partnerships

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Ascension is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community. The Executive Director of Oncology Philanthropic Partnerships will lead the strategic growth and operations of the Tennessee Oncology | Ascension Saint Thomas Cancer Fund, overseeing fundraising and donor engagement to support patients facing financial barriers in cancer treatment.

CharityHealth CareHospitalNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and vision for the TO | AST Cancer Fund, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community needs

Direct the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and strategic plans that guide the fund’s philanthropic operations and distribution of patient assistance

Oversee collaboration with Tennessee Oncology and Ascension Saint Thomas partners to ensure seamless identification of patients in need through financial advocates and oncology nurse navigators

Collaborate with executive leadership to establish and monitor annual and long-term fundraising goals

Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive fundraising initiatives, including major gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving, and other philanthropic priorities

Implement marketing and engagement strategies that foster a culture of giving and increase the number of major donors, planned gifts, and estate commitments

Cultivate and steward meaningful relationships with donors, community partners, and key stakeholders

Prepare and oversee the design, writing, and production of philanthropic communications, including brochures, newsletters, donor updates, stewardship materials, and annual reports

Ensure messaging reflects the mission, impact, and strategic direction of the TO | AST Cancer Fund

Develop and manage budgets, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and stewardship of allocated funding

Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits related to fundraising operations and fund administration

Monitor program effectiveness and create reporting structures that demonstrate the fund’s impact on patients and the community

Qualification

Fundraising strategiesDonor engagementProgram managementBudget managementPhilanthropic communicationsStrategic planningLeadershipCollaboration

Required

High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management

OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Company

Ascension

Glassdoor3.4

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.

Founded in 1999

St Louis, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

https://healthcare.ascension.org

H1B Sponsorship

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