Foundation Executive Director

Job Description

FLSA: Salaried "Exempt"

Department: VG Foundation

Representation: Not Represented

Reports to: VGMF Board Chair

At the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation, we stand as the dedicated partner to the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center. We believe that health care is a fundamental right, and we are driven by the vision of a healthier community where every person thrives. Our purpose is to secure the critical resources—funding, partnerships, and support—that empower the Health Center to deliver high-quality, comprehensive primary care to Washington and Yamhill counties, with a special emphasis on removing barriers to health for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and all who are in need. We strive to inspire generosity and build enduring community support to ensure the legacy and future of compassionate care.

If you are unsure whether you meet all the required qualifications for this role but are interested and passionate about this potential position, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary: The Foundation Executive Director is the chief development officer reporting directly to the Foundation Board Chair with a dotted line to the Health Center CEO. The Executive Director leads and strengthens a comprehensive fundraising program in support of the Health Center's mission and goals. The Executive Director oversees annual giving, major giving, planned giving, public as well as private grants and fundraising events. The Executive Director develops community relationships to build a greater understanding and support for both the Health Center and Foundation's mission, vision and goals. The Executive Director is an Ex-Officio Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation Board member and attends the Health Center Board meetings. The Executive Director is a member of the Health Center Senior Leadership Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership

· Provide Foundation with strategic vision for innovative new approaches to development and community partnerships.

· Partner with the Center CEO, Foundation staff, and Foundation Board to create and implement the Foundation's strategic and operation plans.

· Lead the Foundation team in the development of measurable annual objectives in the areas of annual giving, special events, capital projects and campaign donations, planned giving and grant awards to support reaching strategic plan goals.

· Oversee individual, corporate, foundation, event, and federal fundraising.

· Provide strategic direction for marketing and communication programs that support the Foundation initiatives.

· Provide thoughtful executive leadership of the Foundation team that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering in a manner that supports and guides the Foundation's mission.

· Support the Foundation Board of Directors, nurture positive engagement of board members, and ensure appropriate governance by the Foundation Board.

· Participate in the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center Senior Leadership Team.

· Cultivate and nurture productive working relationships with Center staff and Center Board members.

Management

· Manage, train, and provide development opportunities for Foundation staff.

· Oversee the day-to-day Foundation operations and ensure overall long-term success of the Foundation.

· Foster a collaborative, team-centered working environment, encourage professional development, and champion accountability among staff.

· Create and support team building, positive team dynamics, and cohesiveness.

· Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure operational best practices are integrated into the Foundation's culture of service delivery.

· Attend all Foundation Board meetings and provide reports and updates on staff as well as all current work, project timelines, and project and organizational progress.

· Maintain compliance with all 501(c)(3) corporation regulations.

· Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality

Financial Management

· Partner with the Center CFO to ensure high quality and transparent use, reporting and processing of donated funds as well as financial reports and budgets.

· Prepare, manage and maintain the Foundation budget, overseeing revenue projection development as well as operating expenses, ensuring objectives are met.

· Prepare and manage the required data and reports to complete Foundation 990 as well as the annual audit processes.

· Ensure that donor directives and wishes are upheld.

· Ensure that all donor records and files are maintained, kept confidential, and are protected on paper and/or in a donor database.

Community Partnerships and Relations

· In partnership with the Foundation Communications and Events Manager and the Center's Communication & Strategy Director, develop and oversee Foundation communications and messaging, increasing visibility for the Health Center and Foundation fundraising activities.

· Develop website, newsletter, and social media content for purposes of promoting fundraising activities, sponsors, opportunities for contributing to Foundation.

· Serve as the Foundation's primary advocate and spokesperson in the local and regional community and, therefore, increase awareness, understanding and appreciation of the Foundation and the Health Center.

· Participate in community activities, Health Center and Foundation committees, and other endeavors to become integrated into the community and Health Center.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Health Center CEO and/or the Foundation Board Chair.

HIPAA Requirements:

The Foundation Executive Director may have access to PHI in order to perform their job duties. Applying the minimum necessary standard of HIPAA, the designated record sets to which this employee will have access include: all sections of the medical record, patient demographic information in the

practice management system, and incoming records, reports, results, consultations, etc. All employees are required to read the content of these records only to the extent needed to accomplish the assigned task.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

· Excellent public speaking skills.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Experience working with media preferred.

· Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and the Foundation.

· Demonstrated commitment to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment.

· Spanish language skills preferred.

· Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, safe driving record and insurance coverage required.

Education and Experience Required

· Bachelor's degree in business administration, nonprofit administration, public health administration or closely related field is required. Master's-level education is preferred.

· Prior experience at the leadership level of a nonprofit fundraising organization.

· Experience managing and developing employee performance and engagement.

· Successful experience in nonprofit fundraising resource development and proven success in innovative program implementations and fundraising goal achievements.

· Experience supporting a non-profit Board of Directors.

· Experience in setting, communicating and achieving long and short term strategic organizational plans.

· Experience in organizational program planning, development and achievement.

· Experience in the financial oversight of a department or organization, preferably in a nonprofit setting.

Physical Requirements

· Use of computer: up to 80%

· Standing: 20%

· Walking: 25%

· Sitting: up 70%

· Lifting/Carrying: 5%

· Physically demanding tasks: Must be able to life/carry up to 30 lbs – supplies

· Local Travel: 20%

Equipment Used:

Office Equipment

· Computer: to perform data entry and word processing

· Telephone, fax, copier, scanner, printer

Immunization: Staff members must meet immunization requirements as stated in VGMHC's immunization policy and state and federal guidelines.

Job descriptions represent a general outline of the essential and major job duties, functions and

qualifications required. They cannot be all-inclusive and comprehensive due to the dynamic nature of work performed to accomplish VGMHC's Mission.

VGMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, or physical challenges. The policy applies not only to recruitment and hiring practices, but also includes fairness in placement, promotion, transfer, rate of pay, and termination.