What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Organizational Advancement position at Community Health Center?
Role Description
The Director of Organizational Advancement is a senior leadership position responsible for advancing the Community Health Center’s strategic priorities, strengthening community and philanthropic relationships, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation, and leading high-priority initiatives that cross traditional departmental boundaries.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, executive leadership team, Board of Directors, community partners, funders, and donors, the Director will help translate the Health Center’s mission and strategic vision into sustainable programs, partnerships, resources, and measurable community impact.
Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing comprehensive fundraising programs, overseeing donor cultivation and stewardship activities, and managing planned and annual giving initiatives. The Director will collaborate with senior leadership to align advancement goals with the organization’s mission, prepare reports and presentations and translate organizational data and outcomes into compelling stories demonstrating community impact. Additionally, will oversee support staff and volunteers, coordinating special events and communications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as nonprofit management, communications, business, or public administration; advanced degree or CFRE certification is a plus.
- Demonstrated expertise in planned giving and stewardship, with the ability to design and manage legacy and estate-focused giving programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear proposals, reports, and donor materials.
- Solid analytical and organizational skills, with experience using CRM or donor management systems and tracking key performance indicators.
- Prior experience in healthcare, community-based organizations, or nonprofit advancement is strongly preferred, ideally within the Cape Cod community.