Foundation Executive Director

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center

https://virginiagarcia.org/

At Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, we honor all members of our community and acknowledge the dignity of each

person we serve. Our purpose is to provide high quality, comprehensive primary health care to the communities of

Washington and Yamhill counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and a view to removing

barriers to health care. We strive to provide an environment that welcomes and values the people we employ and serve.

If you are unsure whether you meet all the required qualifications for this role but are interested and passionate about this

potential position, we encourage you to apply.

Scope and Responsibilities

The Foundation Executive Director leads and strengthens a comprehensive fundraising program in support of the Health

Center’s mission and goals. Reporting directly to the Foundation Board Chair with a dotted line to the Health Center CEO.

The Executive Director oversees annual giving, major giving, planned giving, public as well as private grants and

fundraising events. The Executive Director develops community relationships to build a greater understanding and

support for both the Health Center and Foundation’s mission, vision and goals. The Executive Director is an Ex-Officio

Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation Board member and attends the Health Center Board meetings. The Executive

Director is a member of the Health Center Senior Leadership Team.

Leadership

• Provide Foundation with strategic vision for innovative new approaches to development and community partnerships.

• Partner with the Center CEO, Foundation staff, and Foundation Board to create and implement the Foundation’s

strategic and operation plans.

• Lead the Foundation team in the development of measurable annual objectives in the areas of annual giving, special

events, capital projects and campaign donations, planned giving and grant awards to support reaching strategic plan

goals.

Oversee individual, corporate, foundation, event, and federal fundraising.

• Provide strategic direction for marketing and communication programs that support the Foundation initiatives.

• Provide thoughtful executive leadership of the Foundation team that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering in a

manner that supports and guides the Foundation’s mission.

• Support the Foundation Board of Directors, nurture positive engagement of board members, and ensure appropriate

governance by the Foundation Board.

Participate in the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center Senior Leadership Team.

• Cultivate and nurture productive working relationships with Center staff and Center Board members.

Management

• Manage, train, and provide development opportunities for Foundation staff.

• Oversee the day-to-day Foundation operations and ensure overall long-term success of the Foundation.

• Foster a collaborative, team-centered working environment, encourage professional development, and champion

accountability among staff.

• Create and support team building, positive team dynamics, and cohesiveness.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure operational best practices are integrated into the

Foundation’s culture of service delivery.

• Attend all Foundation Board meetings and provide reports and updates on staff as well as all current work, project

timelines, and project and organizational progress.

• Maintain compliance with all 501(c)(3) corporation regulations.

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality.

Financial Management

• Partner with the Center CFO to ensure high quality and transparent use, reporting and processing of donated funds as

well as financial reports and budgets.

• Prepare, manage and maintain the Foundation budget, overseeing revenue projection development as well as operating

expenses, ensuring objectives are met.

• Prepare and manage the required data and reports to complete Foundation 990 as well as the annual audit processes.

• Ensure that donor directives and wishes are upheld.

• Ensure that all donor records and files are maintained, kept confidential, and are protected on paper and/or in a donor

database.

Community Partnerships and Relations

• In partnership with the Foundation Communications and Events Manager and the Center’s Communication & Strategy

Director, develop and oversee Foundation communications and messaging, increasing visibility for the Health Center

and Foundation fundraising activities.

• Develop website, newsletter, and social media content for purposes of promoting fundraising activities, sponsors,

opportunities for contributing to Foundation.

• Serve as the Foundation’s primary advocate and spokesperson in the local and regional community and, therefore,

increase awareness, understanding and appreciation of the Foundation and the Health Center.

• Participate in community activities, Health Center and Foundation committees, and other endeavors to become

integrated into the community and Health Center.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Health Center CEO and/or the Foundation Board Chair.

Key Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit administration, public health administration or closely related

field is required. Master’s-level education is preferred.

• Prior experience at the leadership level of a nonprofit fundraising organization.

• Experience managing and developing employee performance and engagement.

• Successful experience in nonprofit fundraising resource development and proven success in innovative program

implementations and fundraising goal achievements.

• Experience supporting a non-profit Board of Directors.

• Experience in setting, communicating and achieving long and short term strategic organizational plans.

• Experience in organizational program planning, development and achievement.

• Experience in the financial oversight of a department or organization, preferably in a nonprofit setting.

Personal / Professional Attributes

• Excellent public speaking skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience working with media preferred.

• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and the Foundation.

• Demonstrated commitment to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment.

• Spanish language skills preferred.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, safe driving record and insurance coverage required.