Chief Executive Officer of Foundations (Town of Florida)

Summary

The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation (FCSF) is seeking a chief executive officer (CEO) to lead as the senior executive, overseeing strategy, growth, operations, fundraising, and external leadership. The CEO will partner with the Board of Directors to scale impact and ensure operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead organizational 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).
• Ongoing executive, leadership development and/or relevant certifications in nonprofit management or fundraising are a plus.

Executive Leadership Experience

• Minimum 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 managing budgets and financial plans.

Fundraising & Revenue Growth

• Extensive experience in major‑gifts fundraising and donor relationship management.
• Demonstrated success scaling philanthropic revenue beyond event‑based models.
• Comfort serving as a visible 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; 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.

Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. FCS requires vaccinations, a drug/nicotine test, and does not recognize medical marijuana cards.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute is committed to equal opportunity and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.