Executive Director Foundation

MultiCare Health System
paid time off
United States, Washington, Puyallup
400 15th Avenue Southeast (Show on map)
May 21, 2025
You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Business hours Position Summary The Foundation Executive Director serves a specific market or regional area as a highly visible, enthusiastic and articulate leader of the MultiCare Foundations and the MultiCare Health System. This individual serves as an ambassador to the community on behalf of MultiCare as a non-profit organization. They are responsible for building a culture of philanthropy, inspiring the community and donors and motivating staff/ caregivers/ volunteers in philanthropic service. The Foundation Executive Director leads a foundation board of volunteers who each serve up to 9 years; board members extend the role of philanthropic ambassador into the community they serve. This is a highly collaborative position both within MultiCare and throughout the communities. The Executive Director is part of the local clinical leadership team/IBU (dotted line) as well as the lead person for the philanthropic efforts internally and externally. The ED must work with all levels of leadership and strategize/integrate/collaborate on the philanthropic priorities necessary to grow the work. Within a complex and highly matrixed organization, the Executive Director will: provide leadership, guidance, development and stewardship to the MultiCare Foundation Board; work collaboratively with clinical leadership to strategize the best fundraising opportunities while collaborating with internal expertise on shared services within the MultiCare Foundations. The ED will plan and implement the major gifts program for the foundation. Frequently the ED will also lead a capital or program campaign in support of a strategic initiative. The Executive Director may serve in the absence of the VP, as the leader for the MultiCare Foundations. Hospital-based leaders may have a dual matrixed reporting structure. Requirements Bachelor's degree in business, communication or related discipline Master's degree preferred Ten (10) years professional experience in personal solicitation in fundraising or like vocation such sales Eight (8) years of experience and demonstrated skills in progressive philanthropic organization management/leadership roles to include direct management of a philanthropic team Six (6) years of experience in working with/leading a philanthropic board of directors Proven track record securing new major gift level contributions from donor prospects and renewing and upgrading gifts from existing donors Current Washington State Driver's license: and proof of a safe driving record (which meets established MHS Standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the State of Washington and use of an insured automobile for work purposes Our Values As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. Why MultiCare? Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $172,786.00 - $248,664.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.