Director, Community Relations & Philanthropy

Crisp Regional Health Services; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisp Regional Health Services in Cordele, GA seeks a Director of Community Relations & Foundation to lead community engagement, fundraising, and public relations, advancing the hospital's mission through donor engagement and strategic partnerships.

The role focuses on increasing participation in the Georgia HEART Program, while developing annual fundraising plans, managing major gifts, and strengthening community relationships with donors, boards, and corporate partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years in fundraising, healthcare foundation management, or nonprofit development.
• Experience managing major gifts and fundraising campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the hospital foundation and philanthropic initiatives.
• Develop and execute annual fundraising plans.
• Build and maintain donor, board, and partner relationships.
• Oversee annual giving, capital campaigns, and planned giving.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Public relations

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Admin, PR, Communications, Marketing, Healthcare Admin, Nonprofit Management)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Donor databases

CRM & fundraising software

Job description

Crisp Regional Health Services in Cordele, GA seeks a Director of Community Relations & Foundation to lead community engagement, fundraising, and public relations, advancing the hospital's mission through donor engagement and strategic partnerships.

The role focuses on increasing participation in the Georgia HEART Program, while developing annual fundraising plans, managing major gifts, and strengthening community relationships with donors, boards, and corporate partners.