The Foundation Director is responsible for the development and implementation of all Community Outreach and Philanthropy supporting our brand, both Glencoe Regional Health and the Glencoe Regional Health Foundation. Philanthropy more broadly encompasses public relations, community partnerships, corporate responsibility, volunteerism, employee giving, and community grant making, special events, and fundraising. This position collaborates with key GRH leaders as well as the GRH Foundation board of directors to develop our shared philanthropic strategy. This position will oversee the creation and implementation of a donor database, help enhance our volunteer program, and build fundraising opportunities to support both organizations. This position plays a key role in engaging our community partners, building relationships with local businesses and organizations. In collaboration with the Volunteer Services & Marketing Events Coordinator, the Foundation Director provides oversight, direction, and support of the Volunteer Services program.

In addition, under the direction of the GRH Foundation Board Chair, this position provides leadership, vision, and support to the GRH Foundation board of directors. This includes managing any capital campaign and additional fundraising drives, overseeing the administration of special events, and managing grant proposal requests. This position would also track goals, plan meeting agendas, and lead communications and public relations to support the GRH Foundation.