Interim Executive Director of Philanthropy, Children's Health

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Philanthropy to lead fundraising strategy for children’s health priorities. The role oversees major, planned, and blended giving, develops donor relationships, and manages a portfolio of high-value prospects through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The Executive Director advises hospital leadership, aligns volunteers and community partners around fundraising goals, and guides campaigns supporting facilities, technology, research, and programs. Responsibilities also include leading and mentoring fundraising staff, managing performance and budgets, strengthening board and committee engagement, and ensuring effective fundraising practices and measurable results. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least seven years of successful fundraising experience, including demonstrated achievement of major and planned gift goals. Experience leading teams or projects, engaging volunteer leaders, and working collaboratively in complex organizations is required. Strong relationship-building, project management, persuasive writing, public speaking, and presentation skills are essential, along with proficiency in donor-record systems and common software. A master’s degree, professional fundraising certification, healthcare fundraising experience, and a record of increasing responsibility are preferred.