Chief Philanthropy Officer

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Summary:

The President of the UNC Health Foundation and Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) for UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine, sets the overarching strategy and vision for advancing philanthropy and provides strategic leadership to developing and advancing a comprehensive philanthropy program across the system.

Responsibilities:

Foundation Strategy: The CPO's overarching responsibility is to promote philanthropic investment to fulfill and advance the mission of UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine. This encompasses working with the CEO of UNC Health and Dean of the UNC School of Medicine, the Chief External Affairs Officer, Foundation board members, executives, physicians and internal allies (providers, program/administrative leaders, and individual teammates) to foster a culture that understands, appreciates, supports and advances gratitude, giving, stewardship and engagement that goes beyond transactional fundraising to building lasting, deep relationships with donors. The Foundation President and CPO will be an inspiring and visible leader who will engage the collective talents and energies of the Foundation leadership team and staff, and in collaboration with UNC Health leadership will steer the Foundation forward in an innovative manner. The Foundation President and CPO will develop and lead a comprehensive fundraising program serving multiple organizational entities. Employing a strategic approach to assessing and strengthening current infrastructure and programs, the Foundation President and CPO will develop areas of highest potential including grateful patient/family fundraising, donor pipeline building, and capital campaign planning and implementation. The Foundation President and CPO leads a team of front-line development officers and a centralized development operation. As the health system and School of Medicine's lead fundraiser, the President and CPO will help build an organization-wide culture of philanthropy, providing strategic counsel to administrative and volunteer leadership.

Foundation Operations: The President and CPO serves as UNC Health's leader in philanthropy with oversight responsibilities for all Philanthropic efforts across the system. The President and CPO will have broad responsibilities for providing strategic vision, policy development, and leadership to ensure high-performing philanthropic programs throughout the entire system. By engaging executive leadership, board directors, and other key leaders in the fundraising process, the President and CPO will significantly increase giving through a comprehensive, data-driven fundraising program that utilizes prospect research to create engagement and donor pipeline; builds a balanced program with support from individuals, corporations, foundations, grateful patients, and teammates; and creates a strong culture of philanthropy throughout the entire system. While each operating group, hospital, and foundation within the system oversees its own fundraising efforts at the local level, the President and CPO is responsible for the central Foundation, resulting from the integration of certain programs and services. The President and CPO will develop and execute strategies for a consistent fundraising strategy across the entities and system.
Board Leadership and Governance: Lead Board of Directors to ensure the development of strong Board governance and establish clear lines of communication and organizational transparency. Provide well-defined opportunities for participation in one of three committees and provide direct leadership for the Executive Committee. Assist the Board in the recruitment, selection and evaluation of Board members. Represent the Foundation by effectively communicating our mission, vision and program priorities and by providing regular updates on philanthropic initiatives, fundraising performance, and overall organizational impact.

Leading People: Leads people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Encourages workforce engagement by building a commitment to excellence and by promoting the organization's vision internally and externally. Delegates' responsibility clarifies expectations and holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility. Leads in a deliberate and predictable way and operates with transparency. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.

Leading Change: Acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action. Brings about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Establishes an organizational vision and implements it in a continuously changing environment. Is open to change and new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks. Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others.

Results Driven: Exceeds organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Delivers high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement. Fosters a culture of safe and compassionate patient care. Makes well-informed, timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unfavorable results. Positions the organization for success by identifying new opportunities and builds the organization by developing and improving services. Leads the budgeting process. Uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities, monitors expenditures in support of programs and policies, and identifies cost-effective approaches.

Other Information

Education Requirements:

• Requires Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Appropriate licensures and certifications recommended.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• Requires a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience, with at least ten (10) years of management experience.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• Leadership: Experience leading and motivating a fundraising team, developing strategic plans, and exceeding fundraising goals.
• Relationship Building: Expertise in cultivating major donors, corporations, and foundations, building strong and trusting relationships.
• Philanthropic Acumen: Deep understanding of healthcare philanthropy, donor cultivation & stewardship, and best practices in grant writing.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze data, identify funding opportunities, and align philanthropy with the institution's goals.
• Communication & Advocacy: Strong communication skills to articulate the healthcare system's mission and vision, and advocate for its impact on the community.
• Healthcare Knowledge: Familiarity with the healthcare industry, its challenges, and its unique needs within an academic setting.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: Shared Services

Organization Unit: UNC HCS Foundation

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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