Executive Director - Yakima Foundation
$157,060–$226,033 year
On-site · Yakima, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Executive Director leads fundraising, strategic direction, and brand management for the Yakima Memorial Foundation, partnering with the Foundation Board of Trustees and staff to advance financial support and community impact. Responsibilities include developing fundraising plans, overseeing budgeting and contracts, implementing integrated marketing and communications programs to raise the Foundation’s visibility, engaging external constituencies and funders, aligning programs with strategic goals, evaluating regulatory implications in philanthropy, and guiding cross-department collaboration with hospital stakeholders to support patient and community outcomes. The role also involves developing staff, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and fostering strong community relations and public-facing leadership across donor and foundation networks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, communication or related discipline
- Ten (10) years professional experience in personal solicitation in fundraising or like vocation (such as sales)
- Eight (8) years of experience in progressive philanthropic organization management/leadership roles to include direct management of a philanthropic team
- Six (6) years of experience 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) and use of an insured automobile for work purposes
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