Executive Director of the Griffin Hospital Development Fund

The Opportunity

The Angeletti Group invites nominations and applications to
serve as the next Executive Director of the Griffin Hospital
Development Fund. If you are a seasoned fundraiser with a passion
for building and growing impactful philanthropic programs, this is
your chance to make a difference in a renowned, patient centered
hospital. A dynamic and visionary professional, the Executive
Director will lead the strategic planning, implementation,
evaluation and daily oversight of all fundraising activities.

Griffin Hospital: A Beacon of Person-Centered
Care

Located in Derby, Connecticut, Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed
acute care community hospital which serves more than 120,000
residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley region of Connecticut, as
well as many others across the state.

Griffin is honored to be the flagship hospital of Planetree
International, Inc.’s network of more than 600 care sites in 29
countries across the globe that have adopted a structured,
evidenced-based approach to providing healthcare. Griffin Hospital
has received national recognition for creating a facility and
approach to patient care that responds to patients’ needs. Many
healthcare facilities around the world send visitors to Griffin
Hospital and incorporate its concepts into their healthcare
models.

Griffin is dedicated to being on the leading edge of healthcare
technology and design. Every element of holistic, patient-centered
care is considered in the Griffin Health healing environment. Among
the considerations are environments that encourage human
interaction, architecture that is welcoming, accessible, and
embraces nature, elements that stimulate the senses, carefully
planned interior design that considers the patient’s well-being, a
community health resource center to educate and empower patients to
take an active role in their healthcare, areas for family and
social support, complimentary therapies that expand patient
choices, meals that nurture and support caregivers, spiritual need
support, and the inclusion of opportunities to commune with nature
to support mind, body, and spirit.

Growth and Expansion

Over the past two decades, Griffin successfully completed a
multi-year campus expansion and facilities improvement project
which included a new clinical laboratory, an expanded and
completely renovated emergency department, and the construction of
the Center for Cancer Care and Hewitt Ambulatory Care Center. Other
recent projects include the Ambulatory Surgery Suite and the
Griffin Imaging & Diagnostic Center at Ivy Brook. In 2019,
Griffin opened the Griffin Imaging & Diagnostics Center at
Quarry Walk, one of the most advanced imaging facilities in the
state, and the Griffin Center for Healthy Living, which offers
state of the art physical rehabilitation, community health programs
focused on preventative health and lifestyle changes, and a fully
equipped teaching kitchen to promote healthy living.

Most recently in January 2023, Griffin opened The Hewitt
Observation Unit at Griffin Hospital which integrates many
Planetree patient-centered elements that all serve to provide an
exceptional care experience.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Griffin Hospital isn’t just about exceptional patient care; it’s
also the only hospital to be recognized as one of FORTUNE
Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” for ten consecutive
years. Griffin Hospital is recognized for having industryleading
patient satisfaction ratings and has received many quality and
excellence awards. Griffin has been included every year since
inception on the “World’s Best Hospital List” by Newsweek for five
consecutive years from 2019 – 2023, and was named by the LOWN
Institute as the most socially responsible hospital in the state of
Connecticut in 2022 and 2023.

Griffin’s location in the heart of Connecticut’s scenic Lower
Naugatuck Valley region provides a wonderful community. Located
west of New Haven and in close proximity to the beautiful shoreline
communities of the Long Island Sound, the region is made up of
suburban cities and towns, with an eclectic mix of restaurants and
entertainment and scenic rolling farmland and parks. The area has a
strong economic base, excellent schools, competitive affordability,
and excellent quality of life. The region also boasts easy commuter
train and highway access to nearby New York City as well as
Boston.

The Executive Director of the Griffin Health
Fund

As the Executive Director, you’ll spearhead strategic planning,
implementation, and oversight of all fundraising activities. The
successful candidate will work closely with the hospital CEO, board
members, physicians, grateful patients/families, senior management,
volunteers, donors and other key internal and external
constituencies to secure annual and multi-year gifts and to build
long-term relationships with the community in support of the
programs and services of Griffin Hospital. In addition to
fundraising for Griffin Health, this role oversees formal
fundraising initiatives on behalf of Planetree, and serves as the
development liaison with Planetree affiliates of Griffin Health
Services Corporation, providing periodic counsel and support as
required.

Responsibilities

• Create annual and long-term fundraising strategies in the areas
  of major and planned gifts, grant writing, annual giving, special
  events, donor stewardship/recognition and special campaign
  initiatives.
• Prepare and manage fundraising revenue and expense budgets,
  reporting on progress against goals on a monthly basis.
• Oversee all administrative, financial and reporting activities
  for the Development Fund.
• Create and implement strategies to engage trustees, staff and
  other key constituencies in the philanthropic activities of Griffin
  Hospital. Work closely with the hospital CEO to develop board roles
  and responsibilities and provide ongoing fundraising coaching and
  orientation.
• Serve as a major gift officer for Griffin Hospital, managing a
  portfolio of 75 to 100 major/ planned gift prospects with capacity
  of $10,000+. Direct planning, solicitation and follow-up for
  various capital, annual and special fundraising initiatives
  involving these prospects.
• Develop and direct major/planned gift fundraising in
  collaboration with trustees, volunteers, and/or a development
  committee, serving as the lead staff in soliciting major gifts from
  individuals, corporations and foundations. Recruit, organize, train
  and direct volunteers, advising them on effective major gift
  fundraising methods individually or in groups as appropriate.
• Strategically plan and execute high-profile special events,
  including detailed event plans, creative strategies, timelines, and
  budgets. Engage stakeholders and ensure seamless execution to
  achieve revenue targets in line with organizational goals.
• Manage the activities of donor stewardship and recognition
  programs, including annual and cumulative giving societies,
  recognition events and other necessary programs. Provide ongoing
  stewardship of restricted and unrestricted donor funds, assuring
  that donor intent is honored within the organization.
• Serve as a member of the Griffin Hospital management team,
  maintaining high visibility within the organization and
  participating in the appropriate internal committees.
• Work closely with the CEO and members of the senior management
  team to build a philanthropic culture at Griffin Hospital and
  participate in the determination of organizational goals.
• Coordinate development office operations and strategic
  initiatives with other departments within Griffin Hospital, such as
  finance, communications/public relations, legal, strategic
  planning.
• Create and manage development policies and procedures needed to
  achieve an efficient, cost effective and donor-focused fundraising
  program.
• Oversee the management of an accurate and up-to-date donor
  database, along with gift processing and acknowledgement methods
  and other necessary departmental office systems, accounting and
  record keeping procedures.
• Oversee the creation of all necessary collateral materials
  related to the fundraising activities of Griffin Hospital,
  including donor brochures, annual donor club reports and campaign
  case statements.
• Serve as the primary Griffin Hospital contact for individuals,
  corporations, foundations and various community groups as they
  relate to fundraising activities. Develop proactive strategies to
  increase interaction and strengthen the relationships with these
  key groups.
• Participate in appropriate community organizations to develop
  relationships with key constituents whose knowledge and advocacy of
  priority program areas is important to Griffin Hospital’s
  philanthropic mission. Maintain high visibility within the external
  community and serve as a liaison to community leadership.
• Maintain an awareness of trends in health care philanthropy by
  participating in ongoing professional training and educational
  opportunities.
• Lead and contribute to the organization by supporting the
  Employee Philosophy, Planetree Model of Care and Organizational
  Goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for the hiring and training of development
  personnel, as well as appraising performance, rewarding and
  disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving
  problems.
• Provide daily supervision and annual performance reviews to the
  development staff.
• Supervise up to 3 full-time employees in the Development
  office.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the
  organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year college or
  university.
• Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible fundraising
  experience at a senior level.
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) preferred.
• Ability to motivate volunteers and staff and build a
  coordinated, multifaceted development program.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills with a
  proven track record in cultivating and stewarding
  relationships.

Application Procedure

Applications will be accepted until position is filled, but
candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To be considered, candidates should submit a statement of
interest and CV to The Angeletti Group at [email protected].

Nominations and confidential inquiries can be made to:

Kate Hughes

The Angeletti Group

(973) 540-1400

[email protected]

Griffin Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively
seeks to diversify its workforce. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, status as a
veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
sex, marital status, handicap, or pregnancy status.