Executive Director Foundation

We are recruiting for a motivated Executive Director Foundation to join our team!

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Department

Foundation Administration

Job Summary

Reporting to the CEO, the Executive Director is the chief leader of the Denver Health Foundation, responsible for setting and executing the Foundation's strategic direction, cultivating a culture of philanthropy, and ensuring operational excellence. This role works closely with the Denver Health leadership team, the Foundation Board of Directors, and key community stakeholders to maximize philanthropic support.

Through collaborative relationships with donors, board members, Denver Health colleagues, grateful patients, community leaders and partners, the Executive Director will drive impactful giving that strengthens the long-term vitality of Denver Health and the well-being of the communities it serves.

Essential Functions :

• Strategic Fund Development and Operational Leadership :
• Collaborate with the Foundation Board of Directors to establish and champion fundraising priorities, providing strategic guidance and partnership to maximize impact.
• Leads the development and execution of annual, capital, and endowment campaigns, leveraging data-informed insights, donor engagement strategies, and innovative fundraising approaches.
• Cultivate a culture of philanthropy by championing and embedding a spirit of giving across Denver Health, inspiring leaders, staff, and community stakeholders to actively support the mission through philanthropy.
• Oversees the design and implementation of high-impact initiatives-including major gift cultivation, proposal development, targeted appeals, and signature events-to drive sustainable philanthropic growth and elevate the Foundation's mission and visibility.

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Work Type

Regular

Salary

$221,100.00 - $364,900.00 / yr

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Tuition reimbursement & assistance

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

Respect

Belonging

Accountability

Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.