Ascension

Executive Director of Operations

Ascension • $100K — $130K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 2 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years experience, including 2 years in leadership, or Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 3 years experience and 2 years in leadership.
  • Proven track record in fundraising and financial goal-setting within a healthcare context.
  • Strong experience in donor relationship management, particularly for major and planned giving.
  • Exceptional writing and creative communication skills suitable for crafting compelling donor narratives and reports.
  • Familiarity with budget management and compliance audits in fundraising campaigns.

Responsibilities

  • Shape fundraising strategy by partnering with executive leadership to define financial goals.
  • Inspire major and planned giving through innovative marketing initiatives.
  • Cultivate deep donor relationships that secure long-term estate commitments.
  • Lead the creative direction and production of donor communications and annual reports.
  • Manage campaign budgets and direct audits to ensure financial integrity and compliance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at a prominent healthcare facility in Nashville, TN.
  • Full-time schedule with potential for career advancement.
  • Engagement in impactful philanthropy with direct influence on healthcare funding.
  • Collaborative work environment with executive leadership.
  • Ability to shape and implement innovative fundraising strategies.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: St. Thomas West Hospital

Department: Foundation

Schedule: Full-time

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Shape fundraising strategy by partnering directly with executive leadership to define financial goals and launch high-impact capital campaigns that fuel our healthcare mission.
  • Inspire major and planned giving through the design and execution of innovative marketing initiatives, cultivating deep donor relationships that secure long-term estate commitments.
  • Craft the organization's philanthropic narrative by leading the creative direction, writing, and production of donor communications, newsletters, and annual reports that connect supporters to our patient-care victories.
  • Guard financial health and integrity by managing campaign budgets and directing internal and external audits to ensure absolute compliance and optimal use of allocated funds.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Responsibilities

  • Shape fundraising strategy by partnering directly with executive leadership to define financial goals and launch high-impact capital campaigns that fuel our healthcare mission.
  • Inspire major and planned giving through the design and execution of innovative marketing initiatives, cultivating deep donor relationships that secure long-term estate commitments.
  • Craft the organization's philanthropic narrative by leading the creative direction, writing, and production of donor communications, newsletters, and annual reports that connect supporters to our patient-care victories.
  • Guard financial health and integrity by managing campaign budgets and directing internal and external audits to ensure absolute compliance and optimal use of allocated funds.


Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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