Executive Director
Whatcom Hospice Foundation, PeaceHealth System
The Opportunity Overview
PeaceHealth is seeking the Executive Director of Whatcom Hospice Foundation, presenting an exceptional leadership opportunity for a passionate and strategic fundraising professional. As the foundation’s strategic leader, the Executive Director will spearhead major gift fundraising initiatives and drive the foundation’s long-term vision in alignment with Whatcom Hospice’s mission.
Beyond fundraising, the Executive Director will serve as the face of the foundation, strengthening community partnerships and engaging the Board of Directors to maximize their contributions. The Executive Director will guide board initiatives and foster an inclusive giving culture.
Employed by PeaceHealth in support of the Whatcom Hospice Foundation, the successful candidate will join a dynamic network of philanthropic professionals, playing a crucial role in advancing compassionate end-of-life care through strategic fundraising and community engagement.
The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $124,000 - $187,000. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, seniority, etc.
About Whatcom Hospice Foundation
Whatcom Hospice Foundation strengthens funding and improves awareness of Whatcom Hospice services through community collaboration, compassionate care resources and individual choice for end of life issues, and is an independent charitable organization comprised of dedicated volunteers and knowledgeable staff who raise funds and build community awareness in support of Hospice services in Whatcom County. The Foundation owns and maintains the Whatcom Hospice Campus, including Whatcom County’s only residential hospice facility, Hospice House.
About Whatcom Hospice
Located in Bellingham, Washington, all Whatcom Hospice clinical services, including those provided at Hospice House, are delivered by PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center with sustaining annual support provided by the Foundation. Whatcom Hospice is a program of PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center consisting of a team of highly trained professionals and caring volunteers. Whatcom Hospice serves people with life-limiting illnesses, offering pain relief and symptom control so that patients can live their final days to the fullest, surrounded by loved ones and the things they cherish.
About PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth is a nonprofit healthcare system with medical centers, critical access hospitals and medical clinics located in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. At PeaceHealth System, the fulfillment of the mission is a shared purpose. It drives everything. To those who embrace the spirit of these words and the commitment to Exceptional Medicine and Compassionate Care, the opportunity to learn and grow as a member of the PeaceHealth family is extended.
Location
Bellingham, WA
