Description
McLaren Health Care
McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation
Vice President, Chief Philanthropy Officer
360 Connable Ave. Petoskey, MI 49770
McLaren Health Care
McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
McLaren Health Care
McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
As part of its Graduate Medical Education (GME) program, McLaren maintains academic affiliations with medical schools at Wayne State University, Michigan State University and Central Medical University. McLaren’s seven (7) GME campuses offer 27 residencies and eight (8) fellowship programs that train over 650 future physicians annually. All GME programs at McLaren are overseen and managed centrally by the Department of Academic Affairs.
McLaren Northern Michigan is a 202-bed hospital based in Petoskey, Michigan and provides 24/7 emergency care, cancer care via Karmanos, cardiovascular, and orthopedic services.
McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation
The McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation is a supporting organization of McLaren Northern Michigan. Both are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations committed to providing quality health care in northern Michigan.
Mission: To receive and administer funds to support the mission of McLaren Northern Michigan and support programs that enhance the well-being of the community.
Foundation Budget Size: $9M
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Serves as the chief fundraising officer for the organization, with the ultimate responsibility of making sure the department’s fundraising goals and strategic objectives are met by providing direction and leadership to the fundraising team. Reports directly to a member of the McLaren Health Care Corporate Cabinet.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works with the board and CEO to define the mission and strategic role of philanthropy, including the development of long- and short-term goals.
- Together with the Philanthropy team, develops and implements an annual fundraising plan that identifies, cultivates, and solicits major, planned, endowment, capital, and other special gifts from assigned prospects and donors using Moves Management methodology.
- Plans and administers directly, and through subordinate supervisory personnel, the effective management and delivery of philanthropic programs and services.
- Develops the fundraising annual budget.
- Ensures that all funds, physical assets and other property of the foundation are appropriately safeguarded, insured, and managed.
- Ensures the foundation is prepared for the annual audit.
- Responsible for Philanthropy board management and committee structure, including onboarding and education of new members.
- Responsible for developing annual budgets and conducting annual performance evaluations for the department.
- Experience managing successful capital campaigns and campaign committees.
- Works with the board, executives, key development and leadership staff, and volunteers to gather and use appropriate donor and prospect research in order to understand giving patterns, organizational interest, and ability to give to maximize donor relationships and opportunities for giving.
- Strategically cooperates with the Philanthropy and Marketing teams to use the presence of the CEO and key volunteers in contacts with key donors and constituencies in a manner that maximizes giving and donor satisfaction.
- Establishes and maintains efficient systems for gift acknowledgement, donor recordkeeping, donor recognition, prospect research, stewardship practices and other key fundraising support functions.
- Effectively manages and develops a team of employees to create a welcoming donor-centered environment. Develops and trains department personnel, and reviews and appraises their performance. Responsible for assuring the competency of all staff.
- Manages a portfolio of fundraising prospects for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship to realize fundraising goals using Moves Management methodology.
- Researches and works with hospital leadership to determine priority fundraising areas.
- Creates proposals and memorandum of agreement documents.
- Builds long-term relationships with key donors and promotes a culture of philanthropy to key stakeholders in order to help them understand the organization and the impact they can have on the lives of our patients, residents and community.
- Adheres to industry, organizational, and donor policies and restrictions such as code of ethics, confidentiality, gift acceptance policies, restricted gifts, and government regulations.
- Ensures quality, financial, and donor relations objectives are met.
- Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal codes and regulations.
- Stays current on knowledge of technology and state and federal regulations.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or related field and minimum 7 years of fundraising or nonprofit experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role in a fundraising office.
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience leading large-scale fundraising events, programs and campaigns.
- 5 years’ experience managing a portfolio of donors and making gift requests at $100,000 and above.
- 5 years’ experience using donor management software
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, Public Relations, Communications or related field
- Fundraising certification or Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation.
- 10 years’ experience in non-profit or hospital fundraising
- Experience with Raiser Edge NXT.
- CFRE preferred.
WHY CONSIDER THE OPPORTUNITY?
Why Petoskey, MI:
- Located on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay, Petoskey offers stunning natural beauty, fourseason recreation, and a lifestyle centered on wellness, nature, and balance.
- A vibrant downtown with dining, arts, cultural events, and historic architecture provides sophistication without the congestion or pace of a major metro area.
- Known for safety, strong schools, and a welcoming community, Petoskey appeals to leaders seeking both professional fulfillment and personal wellbeing.
- Residents and seasonal families alike are deeply invested in the region, creating a strong sense of pride, legacy, and longterm commitment.
Why McLaren Health Care:
- A closeknit, relationshipdriven philanthropic community: Petoskey’s size and culture allow a CPO to build authentic, longstanding donor relationships and see the direct impact of philanthropy on patient care and community health.
- High visibility and influence: Senior leaders are wellknown and deeply connected, offering the opportunity to be a trusted community voice and a central figure in advancing the Foundation’s mission.
- Strong alignment with healthcare philanthropy: Healthcare organizations are among the most respected institutions in the region, making philanthropy both personal and purposedriven for donors.
- Part of a respected statewide system: McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation benefits from being part of McLaren Health Care, a broad, integrated system, providing scale, credibility, shared expertise, and the ability to connect local impact to a larger healthcare mission.
For more information, please contact:
Colleen Neese Ashton Thomas
Practice Director, Non-Profit & Healthcare Senior Executive Recruiter
602-802-8329 602-344-9983
cneese@duffygroup.com athomas@duffygroup.com
