Shape the future of giving and community impact as the Executive Director of Philanthropy at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital!

The Position

• The Executive Director of Philanthropy will lead the strategy, development, and execution of annual giving programs and a comprehensive calendar of philanthropic events, while identifying innovative opportunities to grow donor engagement and increase contributions.
• Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this leader will partner closely with executive leadership to advance organizational fundraising goals and philanthropic initiatives.
• This individual will take the time to fully understand the organization, becoming well-versed in its mission, vision, and values to effectively support philanthropic efforts. They will also be responsible for developing a strategic plan for the department, identifying key fundraising priorities, and building and leading a high-performing team.
• The ideal candidate will be an experienced philanthropy and fundraising leader who is highly self-directed and results oriented. This individual will demonstrate a professional, executive presence with exceptional communication skills. A forward-thinking mindset is essential, with the ability to see the big picture and translate the organization’s vision into meaningful, impactful initiatives.
• This is a full-time, onsite role requiring regular on-site presence; remote or hybrid arrangements are not offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) certification preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of securing major gifts.

Compensation Range

• The base salary range for this position is $200,000 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

The Organization 

• St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is the only full-service acute care hospital on the Rockaway Peninsula.
• St. John’s is a 240-bed community hospital affiliated with Episcopal Health Services and is comprised of more than 400 physicians and 1,500 employees.
• Accredited by The Joint Commission, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is a New York State Designated Stroke Center and has recently been recognized for healthcare quality by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
• The facility is an active and growing provider of comprehensive medical surgical, emergency, and diagnostic services for residents of The Rockaways, The Five Towns, Southern Queens, and Southwestern Nassau County.

The Community 

• This location offers great living options within commutable range with access to high-end culture.
• Far Rockaway is nestled on the Rockaway Peninsula in the New York City borough of Queens and is located just north of Atlantic City, New Jersey.
• Sitting just over 20 miles from Manhattan, the town offers easy access to world-class shopping and dining, professional sports teams, and unrivaled entertainment options.
• Just minutes away from beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, residents enjoy surfing, swimming, or jet skiing at Jacob Riis Park and can see the famous Art Deco bathhouse – a staple of New York history.

Please apply directly and for any further inquiries or referrals, direct them to:

Christine Young

Executive Search Recruiter

ashley.bivens@amnhealthcare.com

About B.E. Smith in partnership with St. John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore

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