President, Washington Regional Medical Foundation

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The President of the Washington Regional Medical Foundation reports to the President & Chief Executive Officer of Washington Regional and is a member of the Executive Council. This position is responsible for integrating the organization’s fundraising and philanthropic initiatives into the fabric of the institution’s personality and strategic plan. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of fundraising strategies, building relationships with donors, and ensuring the effective management of the foundation’s assets and grants while creating a culture of giving. This position plays a key role in shaping the health system’s philanthropic priorities and ensure that the organization’s charitable giving aligns with its strategic goals.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive philanthropic and fundraising strategy that aligns with the health system's mission and goals, including measurable objectives to secure annual, major, capital, and endowment support.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including identify and engage potential donors, develop fundraising campaigns, and manage the donor relations process.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key donors, board members, and other stakeholders who can support philanthropic initiatives.
• Work closely with executive leadership and board to identify and define health system philanthropic responsibilities.
• Represent the health system and its philanthropic initiatives in the c