Director of Kaweah Health Foundation - Non-profit

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.   

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

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QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in field of Foundation/Philanthropy.

Experience
Required:

Five years of fundraising and staff management experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising: Raise funds from philanthropic donations to help Kaweah Health meet the healthcare needs of the community and bridge the gap between available resources and financial needs.

Leadership: Serve as Director of the Kaweah Health Foundation and the Kaweah Hospice Foundation.
Campaign Oversight: Plan and oversee successful capital campaigns and a variety of charitable events throughout the year.

Employee Giving Program: Manage the Employee Giving Program and work with Kaweah staff to gain insights into the needs of Kaweah Health. Work with assigned employee giving staff to acknowledge donors, keep donors informed and inspired.

Community Collaboration: Collaborate and supervise grassroots fundraising efforts sponsored by community members and businesses.

Staff Supervision: Oversee, supervise, and assign job duties to the Foundation staff based on strengths.  Maintain open communication, group dialogue and perform annual reviews. Disseminate information from leadership to staff as appropriate.

Donor Recognition: Maintain an ongoing program to recognize individuals who donate to Kaweah Health, including appropriate acknowledgments, naming opportunities, and special recognition events.

Financial Coordination: Coordinate with the Director of Finance to ensure funds received are identified by donor intent and proper controls are in place to prudently invest and safeguard the funds. Work with Foundation Coordinator to ensure all reimbursements follow Foundation protocol and policies.

Relationship Building: Build relationships with board members and organizational leaders in the community to increase awareness of the Foundation.  

Grant Funding: Work closely with grant writing staff and Kaweah leadership to pursue grant funding opportunities with state, federal, and private foundations to fund new health initiatives and improve health outcomes for Kaweah Health patients.

Departmental Coordination: Coordinate grant efforts with directors of all departments and work cooperatively with all Kaweah departments to promote a team environment.

Community Engagement: Serve as an ambassador for Kaweah Health throughout the service area, seeking to positively influence the community’s perception of Kaweah Health.  Inform leadership of patient satisfaction or dissatisfaction with Kaweah Care. 

Addendum (essential for specific dept)

Additional
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.

Pay Range

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.