The Organization
Children’s Hospital is a nationally recognized, 247-bed not-for-profit pediatric medical center offering a complete range of healthcare services for children from birth to 21 years. The Vice President is responsible for all of Children’s fund-raising operations and results. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a high profile within the organization and outside in the community.
Position Overview
Children’s Hospital seeks a dynamic development leader to serve as its Vice President for Development and partner with a strong executive team and Board of Directors to transform its culture of giving. The Vice President will plan, structure, and operationalize efforts to raise significantly more external resources.
Children’s Hospital is a nationally recognized, 247-bed not-for-profit pediatric medical center offering a complete range of healthcare services for children from birth to 21 years. The Vice President is responsible for all of Children’s fund-raising operations and results. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a high profile within the organization and outside in the community.
The Vice President will provide strategic direction and will be responsible for planning, management and execution of fund-raising activities in support of Children’s development program. He/she is responsible for providing effective management to motivate, direct and inspire the team. The new leader will have the opportunity to grow the team and plan and implement a capital campaign.
This leader must have passion for the cause with the ability to articulate the vision of the organization and to shape a philanthropy program that supports that vision. Additionally, he or she will manage a portfolio of high-level prospects and donors with responsibility for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts. The Vice President will have an opportunity to contribute to the success of one of New Orleans’s finest healthcare institutions and to make a personal impact on the future of this vitally important community healthcare resource. For additional information, including a full leadership profile, please visit www.wittkieffer.com.
Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Nominations, expressions of interest, and applications (including a cover letter and resume) should be submitted via email to VPDevChildrens@wittkieffer.com.
Confidential inquiries and questions concerning this search may be directed to Diane Tanking or Mercedes C. Vance at 630/575-6948 Children’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.