Executive Director of Campaigns

Hoag Hospital Foundation (HHF), the philanthropic arm of one of the top-ranked hospitals in California and the highest-ranked hospital in Orange County, seeks a seasoned and accomplished executive director of campaigns to guide ambitious upcoming capital and comprehensive campaign efforts. Most notably, this inaugural position will serve as the central organizer of an approaching groundbreaking billion-dollar comprehensive campaign to advance the mission and impact at Hoag Hospital (Hoag). The search commences during a momentous time following significant investment in and growth of both Hoag and HFF; the dramatic increase in philanthropic support to HHF over the past decade has contributed to further and reaffirm Hoag as a leader on the forefront of advanced care. For the right candidate, this is a rare, career-defining opportunity to make an unprecedented impact in the field of health care philanthropy and create a lasting legacy for an ambitious and growing development enterprise.

Reporting to Danna Grant, senior vice president, advancement (SVP), and working closely with HHF President Dr. Flynn Andrizzi, the executive director will serve as an active thought partner and central orchestrator in campaign planning and attainment. This leader will maintain expert-level knowledge in current and evolving trends in capital and comprehensive campaigns, while also introducing new and innovative approaches. They will work collaboratively and cooperatively to organize and implement priorities, plans, and strategies to lead development staff through campaign planning and aggressive goal setting to support campaign priorities. With a strong service orientation and broad institutional perspective, the executive director will build trusting and effective partnerships with HHF staff, senior HHF and Hoag leadership, as well as campaign volunteers, donors, physicians and clinical leaders, vendors, and campaign counsel. Leading by influence, the executive director will guide strategic and tactical planning for campaign initiatives, serving as a convenor and facilitator to bring staff and resources together. They will leverage the strength of existing programs and infrastructure while analyzing and elevating efforts through the introduction of creative and entrepreneurial fundraising strategies, industry best practices, and data-informed risk-taking and decision-making.

The ideal candidate will be a diplomatic, adaptable, and experienced professional who excels at strategic planning and project management. They will possess a high degree of professional experience managing capital and comprehensive campaigns within a large, complex, and fast-paced organization. Superior communications skills to ensure effective messaging for a variety of audiences will be essential, along with a high level of integrity and emotional intelligence to effectively engage and partner with key internal and external constituents. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who operates with a sense of urgency, and thinks strategically, analytically, and innovatively to transform new ideas into executable and enduring programs. A bachelor’s degree is required.

Rachel Ellenport is leading this search with Grace Zakim and Megan Gorman.