EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NASHVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi‑year strategic fundraising and engagement plan.
• Partner with Foundation Board leadership and hospital executives to align philanthropic priorities with organizational goals.
• Serve as a visible external representative and spokesperson for the Foundation.
• Build a culture of philanthropy across hospital and community stakeholders.
• Lead all fundraising strategy and execution, including major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundation grants, planned giving, annual campaigns, and signature fundraising events.
• Personally manage and grow a portfolio of high‑capacity donors and strategic partners.
• Build systems for donor cultivation, stewardship, recognition, and retention.
• Advance campaign readiness and long‑term fundraising sustainability.
• Serve as primary liaison to the Foundation Board; support board recruitment, engagement, and committee management.
• Partner with board members to strengthen fundraising participation and community reach; ensure strong governance practices and strategic board engagement.
• Build relationships with civic leaders, healthcare organizations, philanthropic institutions, businesses, and community‑based organizations.
• Represent the Foundation at public events, donor engagements, and community forums; advance messaging that reflects dignity, trust, equity, and community partnership.
• Oversee Foundation operations, financial management, and administrative systems; ensure compliance with nonprofit governance and fundraising regulations.
• Develop reporting systems and performance dashboards; support growth of development operations and fundraising infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success securing major gifts and institutional funding.
• Experience developing comprehensive fundraising strategies.
• Knowledge of donor stewardship and philanthropic engagement best practices.
• Ability to inspire confidence across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong strategic thinking and organizational leadership capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and relationship‑building skills.
• Political and interpersonal acuity within complex institutional environments.
• Deep appreciation for the role of trust, dignity, and lived experience in healthcare engagement.
• Ability to build authentic relationships across diverse communities.
• Experience navigating cross‑sector partnerships and coalition environments.
• Operational acumen: managing budgets, reporting, and nonprofit operations; ability to build systems and organizational infrastructure.
• Comfort working in evolving or growth‑stage environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of leadership experience in nonprofit development, healthcare philanthropy, foundation leadership, or related sectors.
• Healthcare or hospital foundation experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the Nashville/Middle Tennessee philanthropic landscape preferred.
• CFRE certification welcomed but not required.