Director of Philanthropy

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH), an independent, not-for-profit critical access hospital, is seeking an experienced Director of Philanthropy to join our Vermont-based healthcare organization. This strategic leadership position partners with the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to advance philanthropic initiatives that support our hospital and community impact programs.

The Director of Philanthropy will design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive development program encompassing capital campaigns, annual giving, major gifts, grateful patient programs, planned giving, donor relations and stewardship, and database management. This role requires coordination with the Board's Philanthropy Committee, ensuring that all fundraising strategies and communications align with NVRH's mission of delivering high-quality, progressive, community-focused care.

The successful candidate will collaborate effectively across all organizational levels, including Board members, senior leadership, department managers, medical staff, and employees throughout the hospital system. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont while building lasting relationships with donors who share our commitment to community health and wellness.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement comprehensive annual fundraising strategies, including capital campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, and special events, to achieve organizational funding goals


• Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and granting organizations while creating compelling solicitation materials and managing grant infrastructure


• Plan and coordinate all fundraising communications, special events, and activities in collaboration with communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and successful outcomes


• Monitor and evaluate fundraising performance through donor research, donation tracking, and compliance with hospital policies and HIPAA regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field preferred; Master's degree or professional certification (CFRE) advantageous


• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive fundraising and development experience with demonstrated success in securing major gifts, including at least 3 years in leadership or supervisory capacity, preferably within healthcare or nonprofit environments


• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and project management abilities with proven capacity to prioritize multiple initiatives while consistently meeting deadlines and achieving objectives


• Comprehensive knowledge of fundraising principles, ethical standards, and best practices, including relevant IRS regulations for charitable giving; experience in rural healthcare philanthropy is highly valued


• Flexibility for community and regional travel with occasional out-of-state requirements; availability for evening and weekend donor engagements and special events as needed

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in the Northeast Kingdom. We are a community, not-for-profit, acute care, critical access hospital. NVRH is one of two Vermont hospitals designated Baby Friendly by the World Health Organization. The organization offers primary and preventive care, as well as surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, and 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency services. Aligned with community partners, NVRH values and invests in efforts to address social conditions, creating well-nourished, well-housed, physically healthy, mentally healthy, and financially secure communities. NVRH serves the health needs of over 30,000 people in Caledonia and southern Essex Counties in Vermont, employing more than 700 dedicated staff.

Join our healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional services to your community at NVRH! We offer competitive compensation featuring enticing benefits such as student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, a complimentary gym membership, affordable health, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with company matching, and additional perks. Discover a fulfilling career with us where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying comprehensive rewards and support.