Chief Executive Officer of Foundations

The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation (FCSF) is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization and advance its mission of patient advocacy and innovative solutions. The CEO will partner with the Board of Directors to drive strategy, growth, operations, and fundraising while ensuring operational excellence and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's strategic planning and execution to achieve long‑term goals.
• Drive revenue growth through innovative fundraising strategies, including major gifts.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors and partners.
• Oversee fiscal management to ensure organizational health and sustainability.
• Champion patient advocacy initiatives, representing the organization in the healthcare community.
• Ensure adherence to governance best practices, maintaining transparency and accountability.
• Inspire and manage a high‑performing leadership team to deliver on strategic objectives.
• Identify opportunities for innovation to enhance service delivery and organizational impact.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree required in business administration, nonprofit management, public administration, healthcare administration, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree strongly preferred (MBA, MPA, MPH, or equivalent advanced degree).
  • Ongoing executive, leadership development and/or relevant certifications in nonprofit management or fundraising are a plus.
• Executive Leadership Experience
  • Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive professional experience, including at least 7–10 years in a senior executive role such as CEO, President, Executive Director, COO, or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience leading a growing nonprofit, foundation, or mission‑driven organization through periods of expansion and change.
  • Proven ability to serve as the primary executive leader accountable to a Board of Directors.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and financial plans.
• Fundraising & Revenue Growth
  • Extensive experience in major gifts fundraising and donor relationship management, including high‑net‑worth individuals and institutional partners.
  • Demonstrated success scaling philanthropic revenue beyond event‑based fundraising models.
  • Comfort serving as a visible and credible representative of the organization in donor‑facing settings.
• Strategic, Operational & Governance Leadership
  • Experience translating long‑term vision into actionable strategic plans with measurable outcomes.
  • Leadership and management experience across operations, finance, budgeting, staffing, and performance management, including building and motivating a high‑performance team.
  • Experience with patient advocacy initiatives.
  • Strong partnership experience with engaged Boards, supporting governance while maintaining clear management accountability.
• Healthcare or Human Services Context (Preferred)
  • Background in healthcare, cancer care, patient advocacy, or human services strongly preferred.
  • Understanding of the sensitivity and complexity of serving patients and families during serious illness.
  • Experience with highest‑integrity governance and compliance.
• Leadership & Personal Attributes
  • High integrity, sound judgment, and strong emotional intelligence.
  • Collaborative leadership style paired with decisiveness and accountability.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and executive presence.

Background & Screening Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon the results of a thorough background, drug, and nicotine screening. The organization is a drug‑free workplace, and new hires will be required to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring approved exemptions.

EEO Statement

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. FCS is an EEO/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.