Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University · 21 hours ago
Executive Director Foundation
Jackson, MS, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is seeking a dynamic and experienced fundraiser to lead the St. Dominic Foundation. The Executive Director will develop and implement a vision for growth and oversee the foundation's operational functions while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance philanthropic impact.
EducationHealth CareHigher EducationMedicalUniversities
Responsibilities
Develop the Foundation’s short and long-range strategy in alignment with the St. Dominic Medical Center’s strategic plan and FMOL Health mission. Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to identify compelling philanthropic opportunities that accelerate and differentiate patient care
Secure major and principal donations based in respect and gratitude for our donor partners
Lead activities, engagement, and fiduciary requirements of the St. Dominic Foundation Board of Directors. Develop and maintain strong, positive working relationships and explore opportunities to connect members with hospital board and other stakeholders to deepen connections, engagement, and shared goals
Work together with the foundation leaders across FMOL Health to align and implement industry best practices for shared services including database integrity and analysis, donor relations, annual giving, fund management and fiduciary operations, metrics and reporting, and prospect management
Work with FMOL Health foundation leaders to identify and solicit strategic opportunities that would benefit one or more local markets
Oversee the development of communications across all donor messaging, and work with marketing to ensure an integrated approach
Lead the team and daily operational functions of the St. Dominic Foundation
Develop and track team goals and foundation operating budget to ensure consistent progress
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred
10+ years non-profit fundraising work including experience in annual, major, principal, and planned giving
Experience within large, complex philanthropic organizations with preference for healthcare and/or higher education fundraising
5+ years operational management or leadership experience
Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to work with a wide range of personalities and backgrounds to establish long-term relationships on behalf of the hospital
Strong collaborative abilities to work within a dynamic organization
Ability to understand complex organizational operations, and translate into concise and compelling communications both verbally and in writing
Results-driven leader with strong motivational and creative skills
Preferred
Experience with strategic visioning, development, and implementation
Strong working knowledge of the fiduciary and operational aspects of non-profits
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and show great attention to details
Company
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a non-profit university offering higher educational services in healthcare sciences.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Esther M. Penns
Chief Student Affairs Officer
Recent News
2025-03-12
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