Executive Director,
Medical Foundation

 

Location: Madison, Wisconsin​

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Salary: $120,000 - $140,000

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The Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation advances the health of the people of Wisconsin by supporting medical education and health initiatives, working toward a vision of a healthy Wisconsin for all. The Foundation provides close to three-quarters of a million dollars each year in tuition assistance through scholarships, student loans, and awards, and supports more than 40 restricted funds benefiting research, education, and community health grants across the state. 

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Managing a team of three, an operating budget of around $2 million, and assets close to $17 million, the Executive Director is the chief executive of the Foundation and provides strategic, philanthropic, organizational, and external leadership in advancing the Foundation’s mission and long-term vitality.

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This is a great opportunity for an experienced nonprofit development professional with a record of successful leadership in similarly mission-driven organizations.​​​​​​​​​

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See the detailed job brochure: 

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SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Strategic Leadership
   

• Philanthropy and Resource Development
   

• External Relations and Partnerships
   

• Board and Governance Partnership
   

• Wisconsin Medical Society Relationship Management
   

• Organizational and Financial Leadership

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QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

Required 

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• Progressive leadership experience in a nonprofit, foundation, association, health-related, educational, philanthropic, or similarly mission-driven organization.  
   

• Demonstrated success developing relationships that generate philanthropic support, partnerships, or other organizational resources.  
   

• Experience working effectively with a governing Board and knowledge of nonprofit governance.
   

• Strong strategic thinking and demonstrated ability to translate strategy into priorities and results.
   

• Financial acumen sufficient to oversee budgets, financial performance, and stewardship of organizational resources.
   

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and delegate effectively to staff.
   

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, verbal, and public communication skills.  
   

• Sound judgment, integrity, and demonstrated ability to navigate complex relationships and competing interests.  
   

 

Preferred

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• Significant fundraising and development experience, including direct donor cultivation and solicitation.  
   

• Experience in health care, medicine, medical education, public health, philanthropy, or an affiliated association/foundation environment.  
   

• Experience with major, institutional, or planned giving.
   

• Experience building partnerships across organizations or sectors.
   

• Familiarity with grantmaking, scholarships, or other philanthropic programs.

 

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For more information:​

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• See the   detailed job brochure.