Foundation Executive Director

AdventHealth

Rome (GA)

On-site

USD 107,000 - 199,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

AdventHealth in Rome, GA seeks a senior leader to manage the foundation’s operations, donor relations, and fundraising initiatives. You will oversee budgeting, program development, and cross-department collaboration to advance mission-driven growth.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, performance analytics, and a strong customer service mindset for internal and external partners.

Qualifications

5+ progressive management experience in marketing, public relations, philanthropy, or related field.
Experience building donor relations programs and fundraising campaigns.
Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets and reporting.

Responsibilities

Manages foundation operations including facility management, human resource activities, talent management, policies, procedures, and process improvement.
Oversees strategic planning, analytics frameworks, and business development.
Directs business and revenue functions such as donor relations, database management, annual fund, recurring revenue programs, events, marketing, and communications.
Leads a team of professionals, including directors of donor relations and events and marketing.
Manages the foundation's budget and financial activities.
Audits, tracks, and controls revenue activities to ensure financial integrity.

Skills

Strategic planning

Budget management

Donor relations

Team leadership

Analytics

Communication

Grant writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

501 REDMOND RD NW

City:

ROME

State:

Georgia

Postal Code:

30165

Job Description:

Manages foundation operations including facility management, human resource activities, talent management, policies, procedures, and process improvement.

Oversees strategic planning, analytics frameworks, and business development.

Directs business and revenue functions such as donor relations, database management, annual fund, recurring revenue programs, events, marketing, and communications.

Leads a team of professionals, including directors of donor relations and events and marketing.

Manages the foundation's budget and financial activities.

Audits, tracks, and controls revenue activities to ensure financial integrity. Implements continuous improvement processes to monitor revenue and prospect pipeline growth.

Collaborates with marketing, community impact, strategic planning, and other departments to align initiatives with organizational goals.

Manages expense budgets and ensures event budgets maintain a favorable revenue-to-expense ratio.

Develops and executes annual fund campaigns and donor stewardship programs.

Coordinates long-term and short-term business plans to grow revenue and enhance operational efficiency.

Reviews and improves systems related to pledge reminders, gift receipting, financial processing, database entry, management, and reporting. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information in understandable terms to all levels [Required]

Effective computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint [Required]

Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials [Required]

Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information [Required]

Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures; to perform simple accounting procedures [Required]

Must be detail-oriented and accurate when completing tasks [Required]

Excellent organizational and time-management skills [Required]

Ability to meet deadlines is a critical attribute for this position [Required]

Must be able to develop growth strategies that are aligned with the intended audiences to include consumer, physician, team members, and the community at large [Required]

Strategic thinker capable of leading change, intelligent, creative, motivated, analytical thinker, information seeker, ability to think 'outside the box' [Required]

Ability to create strong market and business analysis, develop strategic planning and implement program execution plans [Required]

Ability to lead deployment and measure the effectiveness of service line programs. Analytical mindset to spot trends and synthesize complex information [Required]

Strong organizational skills: must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, stressful work environment, and excel under tight deadlines [Required]

Strong management experience with a results-oriented focus and attention to detail, while never losing sight of the big picture [Required]

Strong presentation skills, and ability to develop content and visuals for presentations [Required]

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be a team player, consensus builder, persuasive presenter with the ability to "sellideas and concepts to key stakeholders, ability to work well with others using tact and diplomacy; must be skilled at managing conflict" [Required]

Ability to work in a matrix-management environment to achieve organizational goals [Required]

Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams across department lines [Required]

Knowledge of healthcare industry and deep subject matter expertise in assigned product line(s) [Required]

Ability to accept responsibility for actions and results, with a drive to achieve and outperform, while continuously looking for improvements [Required]

Capable of delivering a high level of customer service to internal customers and external strategic partners [Required]

Ability to always display a professional manner and maintain confidentiality. Must be able to communicate adeptly at all levels of the organization [Required]