Chief Executive Officer, ASHP Foundation

The ASHP Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Society
of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), is seeking a dynamic and
visionary fundraising executive to become the Chief Executive
Officer (CEO). This role is important in the healthcare sector,
emphasizing the indispensable role of pharmacists in achieving
optimal health outcomes. Pharmacists are vital in all patient care
settings, including hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and community
pharmacies, contributing significantly to the safe and effective
medication use for all individuals.

Established in 1942, ASHP represents over 60,000 pharmacy
professionals in the United States and has been a leading advocate
for advancing pharmacy practice for over 80 years. It is an
accrediting body for pharmacy residency and technician training
programs and is a steadfast advocate for its members and patients.
The ASHP Foundation, established in 1968, has played a pivotal role
in supporting this mission, raising funds to enhance patient care
by advancing pharmacy practice.

The CEO of the ASHP Foundation will directly report to the Board.
This individual will lead strategic and operational initiatives in
philanthropy, encompassing major gifts, foundation and corporate
giving, planned giving, grants, and events. A significant focus
will be on raising awareness about the critical role of pharmacists
in healthcare, emphasizing their contribution to optimal, safe, and
effective medication use.

The role requires collaboration with ASHP’s leadership and the
Foundation board to foster a philanthropic culture within the
organization and among stakeholders, including ASHP members. The
ideal candidate is expected to be collaborative, intellectually
curious, and adaptable and should have a history of engaging
diverse stakeholders in mission-driven environments. They should
excel in building meaningful relationships that lead to impactful
philanthropic contributions.

The CEO should have experience in nonprofit management, preferably
in a healthcare or pharmaceutical context. They must be committed
to the mission of ASHP and experienced in managing a 501(c)(3)
organization, including fiscal responsibility and board governance.
They should understand fiscal management in a nonprofit setting,
especially handling endowments and named funds. This ideal
candidate will have 7-10+ years of experience in fundraising,
program development, board engagement, and administration in a
nonprofit environment. Healthcare philanthropy experience is
preferred, but those with diverse fundraising leadership
backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Confidential inquiries, nominations, and expressions of interest
can be submitted to the WittKieffer Candidate Portal by clicking
here. For additional
questions, please contact the consultants supporting this search,
Rachel Polhemus and Ashley Buderus, through the office of Stephanie
Ikediobi, via email at [email protected].

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