Executive Director

Title : Executive Director
Program : RiverStone Health Foundation
FLSA status : Exempt: Full Time
Reports to : President & CEO of RiverStone Health

Salary: Starting at $ 85,000 and up depending on experience

Job Summary:

The Executive Director (ED) of RiverStone Health Foundation establishes fundraising activities and oversees all facets of the daily operations of RiverStone Health Foundation. The work is performed indirectly under the supervision and direction of the RiverStone Health Foundation Board while maintaining a direct relationship with the RiverStone Health President & CEO. The nature of the work performed requires that the ED must establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the RiverStone Health Foundation Board, President & CEO of RiverStone Health, employees of RiverStone Health, RiverStone Health communications team and all media sources, other agencies, and a diverse population across the local community.

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Essential Functions/Major Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Executive Director of Foundation services 75%
•  Serve as Executive Director of RiverStone Health Foundation, primarily responsible for fundraising and stewarding relationships with philanthropic supporters to financially support RiverStone Health in the execution of its mission and strategic objectives.
•  Work in collaboration with the RiverStone Health Foundation Board and RiverStone Health's CEO to execute the vision, strategic planning, financial management, foundation administrative services, and fundraising initiatives.
•  Oversee all facets of the daily operations of RiverStone Health Foundation ensuring compliance with the RiverStone Health 501(c)(3) Foundation, state and federal laws, policies and regulations.
•  Monitor all donor information; provide and present narrative reports; work collaboratively with the RiverStone Health CFO.
•  Establish and implement short- and long-term organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies and operating procedures.
•  Provide staff leadership to RiverStone Health Foundation's Board and its working committees.
•  Monitor and evaluate internal and external programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effect changes required for improvement.
•  Represent RiverStone Health Foundation to media, government agencies, individual donors, funding agencies and a wide array of individuals within the local community.
•  Oversee the planning and coordination of fundraising activities including media relations, capital campaigns, endowment campaigns, direct mail campaigns, and special events to ensure that fundraising efforts are integrated and consistent with RiverStone Health Foundation's overall mission, goals and objectives.
•  Identify prospects for solicitation and provide stewardship activities to individuals, corporations, foundations and other entities in support of planned giving, capital needs and endowments.
•  Research and solicit federal, state, local, and private grants to support RiverStone Health Foundation grant projects and programs.
•  Oversee RiverStone Health Foundation grants administration and develop and submit grant and program budgets from Federal, State, Local, and Philanthropic sources. Create and initiate effective marketing activities for promoting planned giving, capital needs, endowments and other long-range funding activities.
•  Compile and maintain records and statistics of project and program activities, and complete internal and funding-source required reports.
•  Manage RiverStone Health Foundation fiscal operations and adjust expenditures to ensure adequate cash flow with the goal of being a self-sustaining Foundation.
•  Address concerns or questions relating to RiverStone Health Foundation operations and take appropriate measures to ensure an expedient resolution.
•  Represent RiverStone Health Foundation before RiverStone Health Executives, Board of Directors, and other professionals, as necessary.
•  Develop and update business plans for RiverStone Health Foundation.
•  Keep RiverStone Health Foundation Board, RiverStone Health CEO and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing issues.
•  Serve on a variety of committees; attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions; review publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments that are applicable to the position.
•  Communicate and coordinate regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of RiverStone Health Foundation's operations and activities.
•  Proactively work to position the board to make effective and efficient decisions that best serve the needs of RiverStone Health. B. Supervision and Leadership Responsibilities 20%
•  Direct the work of Foundation staff and volunteers, and review and approve timesheets.
•  Provide professional development, training, and support for assigned staff.
•  Work in collaboration with Human Resources when hiring, and onboarding; encountering behavior, performance, or reliability issues; and when staff request extended leave, or work accommodations.
•  Complete regular performance appraisals; handle employee relations incidents in a timely manner.
•  Keep current on best supervision practices through research and trainings and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Non-Essential Functions/Other duties as assigned 5%
•  Perform other duties as assigned in support of RiverStone Health's mission and goals. Minimum Qualifications
•  Five years of experience in a field directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
•  Any combination of experience and training which provide the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. Preferred Qualifications:
•  Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business or related
•  Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE)
•  Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) membership Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
•  None Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•  Ability to maintain a calm and positive demeanor during difficult client interactions.
•  Ability to display non-judgmental and empathetic listening skills.
•  High degree of detail-oriented skill level.
•  Knowledge and understanding of protected sensitive patient health information (HIPAA) and confidentiality.
•  Educate staff and show, through example, the significance and meaning of working collaboratively to maintain a positive work environment.
•  Ability to perform job duties with integrity and innovation to ensure completion and a high level of quality.
•  Ability to understand and adhere to required administrative policies and procedures.
•  Excellent communication skills to ensure efficiency and quality customer service.
•  The skills and ability to develop and direct high-level gift and grant discussions, as well as an outstanding track record of personal solicitation calls on major individual, corporate, and foundation prospects.
•  Ability to set visions and goals and communicate them effectively across an organization.
•  Ability to analyze, assess and make appropriate recommendations both internally and externally.
•  Excellent proposal writing, presentation and public speaking skills. Customer Service Excellence: (Provides Customer Service Excellence to RiverStone Health's customers, including patients, clients, family members, visitors, medical staff, and co-workers.)
•  Doing things right the first time
•  Making people feel welcome
•  Showing respect for each customer
•  Anticipating customer needs and concerns
•  Keeping customers informed
•  Helping and going the extra mile
•  Responding quickly
•  Protecting privacy and confidentiality
•  Demonstrating proper telephone etiquette
•  Taking responsibility for handling complaints
•  Being professional
•  Taking ownership of your attitude toward Service Excellence. Supervision:

Supervision authority over Foundation support staff including:
•  1 Development Coordinator Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
•  Work is mainly performed on a computer up to 8 hours per day.
•  Occasional local travel to meet with donors and community partners
•  Work is mainly performed in an office setting.
•  Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, other vehicles, etc. Travel occurs in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
•  Create and maintain a safe/secure working environment by adhering to safety, security, and health requirements. Integrates injury, illness, and loss prevention into job activities by attending any necessary training and implementing best practices. Freedom to Act & Decision Making:
•  Considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in leading the Foundation operation and achieving its strategic objectives.
•  Ability to act decisively with sound judgment. Communications & Networking: . click apply for full job details