GA HEART PROGRAM COORDINATOR - UNION GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM

Union General Hospital; Blairsville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Union General Hospital seeks a Georgia HEART Program Coordinator to lead philanthropic initiatives and tax-credit donation campaigns across the state. You will cultivate relationships with donors, guide campaigns, and educate communities to expand access to healthcare.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years in fundraising or donor relations, with occasional travel to support program activities and partnerships with local business leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• 2–4 years fundraising, donor relations, or healthcare administration preferred.
• Familiarity with Georgia HEART Hospital Program and state tax credit legislation.
• Strong public speaking and relationship-building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead philanthropic efforts and tax-credit donation campaigns.
• Manage end-to-end administration of the Georgia HEART tax credit initiative.
• Guide donors through application and contribution processes for tax credits.
• Track and report donation data to ensure compliance and goals.
• Cultivate corporate sponsorships and donor relationships.
• Develop presentations and materials to secure support for initiatives.
• Serve as ambassador for philanthropic and rural health improvement efforts.

Skills

Public speaking

Pipeline development

Relationship-building

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Healthcare Management, or related field

Job description

JOB TITLE: Georgia HEART Program Coordinator

Position Summary

The Georgia HEART Program Coordinator will lead and manage the hospital system’s philanthropic efforts and tax-credit donation campaigns. The Georgia HEART Program Coordinator is responsible for driving revenue through the Georgia HEART Program, cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals and corporate partners, and educating the community to enhance healthcare access within our community and across Georgia.

Key Responsibilities

• Campaign Management & Tax Credit Facilitation
• Manage the end-to-end administration of the Georgia HEART Hospital Program tax credit initiative for the health system.
• Guide individual and corporate donors through the state's application, approval, and contribution process to ensure 100% tax credit eligibility.
• Track and report contribution data to ensure compliance with state guidelines and internal revenue goals.
• Donor Cultivation & Revenue Generation
• Proactively generate revenue by prospecting and securing donations through targeted community campaigns.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors and donors by conducting research.
• Develop compelling presentations, proposals, and accompanying materials to secure financial support for system initiatives.
• Community Outreach & Education
• Serve as the primary ambassador for the hospital system’s philanthropic and rural health improvement efforts.
• Plan and implement community engagement events and educational seminars regarding the importance of local hospital support.
• Partner with the local Chamber of Commerce and regional business leaders to drive program participation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Preferred minimum of 2–4 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, corporate sales, or healthcare administration.
• Knowledge Requirements: Familiarity with the Georgia HEART Hospital Program, state tax credit legislation, and rural hospital funding – a plus.
• Skills: Strong public speaking, pipeline development, relationship-building, and the ability to organize and follow through with ideas to promote our health system within our community and throughout the state of Georgia.
• Some travel necessary to accomplish various functions of this position***