St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, WV · 16 hours 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 all affiliated foundations. The role focuses on driving fundraising strategies, enhancing donor engagement, and ensuring alignment with the network's mission and goals.
Hospital & Health Care
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
Proven track record of successful fundraising strategies and donor engagement
Experience in overseeing major gift strategies, annual giving, planned giving, capital campaigns, and grant initiatives
Strong relationship-building skills with individual donors, corporations, foundations, and community partners
Experience in executive leadership roles, particularly with boards of directors
Knowledge of compliance regulations, policies, and best practices related to fundraising and financial management
Ability to communicate complex medical and funding concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Experience in budget management and operational processes for foundation offices
Preferred
Experience in an academic health system or similar environment
Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, business administration, public health)
Familiarity with donor database management and compliance requirements
Experience in collaborating with marketing, communications, and government relations teams
Company
St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, WV
A member of Marshall Health Network, St. Mary's Medical Center is the largest medical facility in the Tri-state region.
Founded in 1924
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angie Swearingen
Chief Operating Officer
Libby Bosley DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE
Vice President of Patient Services/Chief Nursing Officer
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