Executive Director

Overview On behalf of our client, Northern Illinois Hospice ( FurstExecs is recruiting and evaluating candidates for the Executive Director, Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation position. Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation was established in October 2013 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization. The Foundation’s mission is to assist in funding the operation, educational activities and services of Northern Illinois Hospice, working to ensure that quality hospice care options are available to all those in need in our community. The Executive Director, Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation will be an active and valuable participant in the continued growth and prosperity of Northern Illinois Hospice. Qualifications The qualified candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in fund development, and demonstrated success in soliciting major gifts. Track record of prospecting, cultivating, and successfully closing donor gifts. A Certified Fund-Raising Executive certification (CFRE) is preferred or achieved within two years of hire. Annual fundraising experience is required. An undergraduate degree in business or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus. The Executive Director will have demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel; knowledge of corporate business management; superior communications skills and public relations skills. Responsibilities Supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel. Demonstrate knowledge of corporate business management and superior communications and public relations skills. Employment details Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Business Development, Customer Service, and Strategy/Planning Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Business Consulting and Services Location: Rockford, IL. Salary range: $70,000.00-$90,000.00. #J-18808-Ljbffr