This is a hybrid role that is highly consultative and has regular meetings at Legacy Good Samaritan hospital and a variety of Legacy locations across the Portland Metro area. On days that onsite activity is not scheduled, individuals in this role may work from remotely. 

All new hires are required to come to a designated Legacy Health office location in Portland, Oregon prior to their start date for a new hire health assessment and to complete new employee orientation.

Executive Director Legacy Foundations

Our donors make it possible to fulfill the Legacy mission of delivering good health for our people, our patients, our communities and the world. As an executive director with our foundation, you recognize the importance of donor generosity in addressing some of health care’s most urgent needs, and in partnership with your team of major gift officers, you work hard to build, cultivate and nurture a growing donor base in support of the hospitals and service lines under your responsibility. If you believe this is an opportunity in which you could thrive, we invite you to apply.

The Executive Director, Legacy Foundations, is responsible for overseeing and strengthening the major gifts programs for Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center and Legacy Silverton Medical Center. This role serves alongside a counterpart who is responsible for major gifts for Legacy Emanual Medical Center, Randall Children’s Hospital, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, as well as a broader philanthropy team.

Responsibilities include supervising and coaching a team of major gift officers, driving donor strategy, carrying a portfolio of donors, effectively managing foundation boards, and partnering closely with hospital presidents and service line leaders.

This position reports to the Vice President of Philanthropy and works closely with the VP in cultivating a portfolio of principal gift prospects of $250,000+. Th Executive Director also serves as an active member of the philanthropy leadership team.

Successful candidates will bring a strong background in and passion for major gift work with a preference for principal gift ($1M+) experience and an eagerness to join a team poised for significant growth and evolution with the next 1-2 years.

Top candidates will be mission-driven leaders, experienced in donor-centered philanthropy strategies, and comfortable leading teams through change with a balance of excellence and high emotional intelligence.

Key Accountabilities and Essential Functions

• Develops and oversees planning, implementation, and evaluation of a strong major gifts program with a focus on gifts of $25,000 and above.

• Responsible for working with board members to maximize the Board’s effectiveness in support of a strong major gift fundraising effort. Works collaboratively with board members to develop a clear set of roles and responsibilities, appropriate committee structures and a recruitment process that is supportive of building a strong culture of philanthropy.  

• Responsible for building and developing strong partnerships with key physicians to aid in the fundraising effort and to increase the grateful patient pipeline. 

• Partners and collaborates with Vice President of Philanthropy and central philanthropy team to ensure best practices for fundraising, including planned giving strategies, grant development, annual giving, events and stewardship.

• Recruits and retains talented and effective staff members. Communicates clear expectations and fundraising goals specific to major and planned gift fundraising.

• Works closely with philanthropy leadership team to evolve philanthropy fundraising operations to meet healthcare fundraising best practices and maintains a focus on continuous improvement and fundraising excellence.

• Supports the establishment of a Legacy Health-wide “culture of philanthropy,” as reflected in the level of positive involvement from foundation board trustees, physicians, volunteer groups, and employees.

• Serves as a public speaker on behalf of Legacy Health when appropriate.

Education: 

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.  Advanced degree in business, law, health or academic field preferred.

Experience: 

Ten years progressively more leadership fundraising experience in a nonprofit healthcare environment, preferably in the Northwest.  Knowledge of, and leadership experience in, the full range of health care fund development programs and procedures including major gifts, annual gifts, prospect research, and planned gifts. 

Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make effective presentations. 

Strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to motivate and mentor a major gift team.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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