Finger Lakes Health Foundation
Executive Director

Finger Lakes Health Foundation, part of the Finger Lakes Health System headquartered in Geneva, NY, is seeking an Executive Director to lead its fundraising programs on behalf of Geneva General Hospital, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Living Center North and South, Huntington Living Center and other affiliated clinics and centers.

The Executive Director will oversee all aspects of the Foundation, reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer of Finger Lakes Health, and serving as a member of the administrative team.  The successful candidate will exhibit a high degree of leadership, creativity, and vision, possess superior interpersonal skills and a passionate commitment to the organization’s mission. 

The ideal candidate is motivated by what can be accomplished in a community-hospital setting, has a track record of working with volunteer leadership, preferably in a capital campaign, is comfortable and enthusiastic in representing the hospital to the community, has a minimum of six-years of demonstrated success in building a comprehensive philanthropy program, preferably in a healthcare setting.  Bachelor’s degree required, Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) preferred.

ABOUT FINGER LAKES HEALTH: Finger Lakes Health is a community owned, not-for-profit system that provides a full range of acute and long term care services to the residents of the Finger Lakes region. Services are provided on three campuses, in Geneva (Ontario County), Waterloo (Ontario County) and Penn Yan (Yates County).  The 650-bed health system is governed by a common Board of Directors, comprised of community volunteers, and served by a common management team. With 79 active staff physicians, FLH facilities offer a broad array of primary, specialty and sub-specialty services to our community. 

The Cornerstone of Care Campaign was launched in 2007 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital with a goal of securing $1.5 million in philanthropic support. With renovation and expansion of the hospital underway, the campaign is now in the “Leadership Phase” and is expected to be completed by the end of 2009.

This position offers a highly competitive salary/benefits package. 

Forward cover letter and resume by May 31 to:
Deborah L. Guthrie, Principal
Donovan Slone & Guthrie
dlguthrie@dsgresults.com