Nashville General Hospital Careers

Description

Strategic & Executive Leadership 

• 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

Philanthropy & Revenue Development 

• Lead all fundraising strategy and execution, including:
• Major gifts
• Corporate partnerships
• Foundation grants
• Planned giving
• Annual campaigns
• 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

BOARD PARTNERSHIP & GOVERNANCE 

• 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

 COMMUNITY & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 

• 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

 OPERATIONS & ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP 

• 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

Leadership & Executive Presence 

• 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

Fundraising Expertise 

• Demonstrated success securing major gifts and institutional funding
• Experience developing comprehensive fundraising strategies
• Knowledge of donor stewardship and philanthropic engagement best practices

 Community-Centered Leadership 

• 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 

• Experience 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 Nashville/Middle Tennessee philanthropic landscape preferred

CFRE certification welcomed but not required

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