About Civica

Over the past two decades, shortages of generic, injectable medications critical to the lifesaving work of hospitals in the United States have become commonplace. Approximately 200 medically necessary drugs are on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s shortage list. Manufacturing challenges and predatory pricing are both the cause and result. 

Who suffers most? Patients. 

Civica is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization established in 2018 by health systems and philanthropies to reduce chronic generic drug shortages and related high prices in the United States. Led by an experienced team of health care and pharmaceutical industry leaders. 

Today, more than 50 health systems have joined Civica. They represent over 1,200 hospitals and over 30 percent of all U.S. hospital beds. Civica has also begun to supply the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile of essential medicines. 

Civica is improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs by making strides to ensure patients and their needs come first and that essential generic medications are accessible and affordable. Since established, the #1 Policy for the Civica team has been “Do What Is in the Best Interest of Patients.” 

Civica is launching a subsidiary to enter the Outpatient pharmacy market partnering with Blue Cross Blue Shield with the goal of reducing drug prices, especially high-cost generic drugs where market forces are not working to control drug costs. 

To find out more about how Civica’s innovative model is directly impacting patient care, click here to read a recent article from the New England Journal of Medicine.

https://catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/CAT.21.0189

Intro to Civica

https://vimeo.com/646267406

Position Summary

The Executive Director will secure, direct and manage the funding to develop programs and activities of the Civica Foundation. This leader will create program objectives and strategies for approval by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and, upon approval, is responsible for their implementation. This leader will also identify and qualify prospects and develop solicitation strategies to secure charitable gifts to the Foundation. The nearest-term priority for this leader will be to maintain the momentum of the current fundraising focus: Civica’s affordable insulin initiative.

Minimum Qualifications 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communication or related field required.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years in development, with a record of securing seven- and eight-figure gifts from national foundations and individual and corporate donors.
• Track record of developing, refining and executing on a strategic vision. 
• Experience with regulatory compliance related to fundraising for a 501(c)(3) foundation. 
• Effective communication skills.
• Maintains knowledge of philanthropic and industry trends and new techniques within the field.
• Knowledge of healthcare and/or the pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Excellence

• Exhibits high standards holding self and others accountable and role modeling excellence for all to see. For example, demonstrating friendliness and courtesy, effective communication, accountability, a professional environment, and first-class service.

Leadership Competencies

• Define and share a strategy and vision with measurable impact.
• Align resources to achieve the Foundation’s results.
• Grow and sustain the Foundation.
• Identify, lead and embrace change.

 Job and Technical Competencies

• Works with the Foundation Board of Trustees and Civica leadership team to advance strategic vision.
• Formulates short- and long-range fundraising strategies to provide long-term support for programs and activities.
• Directs the implementation of a comprehensive fundraising plan to achieve measurable impact.
• Independently identifies prospects, builds relationships and secures gifts
• Works with the Foundation Board of Trustees to support fundraising from prospects identified by them.
• Develops and executes major gifts (seven to eight figures) for the Foundation.
• Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects either alone or with others representing the Foundation.
• Maintains regular contact with current and potential prospects.
• Directs the work of the Foundation in achieving annual fund-raising targets through multiple channels: grants (Private foundations and individuals.
• Evaluates effectiveness of fundraising activities and recommends changes and/or takes corrective action when appropriate to achieve fundraising objectives. Recommends new channels, strategies, programs and activities.
• Oversees the development of fundraising promotional and solicitation materials, as well as gift recognition activities. Provides administrative supervision and direction to the Foundation Staff in achieving goals and objectives of the Foundation.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations concerning fund raising practices, including the standards set by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
• Supervise staff as the organization grows.
• Increases knowledge and skills through appropriate on the job training, conferences, references and/or workshops.