Vice President, Development

Overview

The Vice President, Development leads enterprise fundraising strategy, driving philanthropic growth aligned with organizational priorities. This role oversees major gifts, planned giving, and grateful patient programs while personally managing a portfolio of principal and major donors.   

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity during a period of meaningful transformation for the Development function. Community Health System is investing in a refreshed, forward-looking vision for philanthropy—strengthening internal capabilities, expanding community engagement, and building a more integrated, impact-driven fundraising model. 

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the VP partners with senior leadership, physicians, and board members to advance high-impact philanthropic initiatives that support clinical excellence, innovation, and community health. 

Why Join Us 

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of philanthropy at Community Health System.  

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek 

• Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on delivering exceptional care and quality 

• Eligible for annual incentive program, progressive sign-on incentive and comprehensive relocation package 

• Flexible Time Off provides freedom to vacation, minus the accrual wait time 

• 403(b)-retirement plan with leading matching contributions, as well as a 457(b) plan 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities 

• Serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Development Officer; help shape and execute enterprise fundraising strategy 

• Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan aligned with organizational priorities and growth initiatives 

• Manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects; secure six- and seven-figure gifts 

• Evolve and scale major gifts, planned giving, and grateful patient programs to achieve revenue goals 

• Partner with executive leadership, physicians, and board members to identify and advance philanthropic opportunities 

• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth 

Qualifications

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field required 

• Master’s degree preferred 

Experience 

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising, development, or related external affairs roles 

• Demonstrated success securing major and principal gifts, including six- to seven-figure contributions 

• Experience leading teams and complex fundraising programs, ideally in healthcare or a similarly complex environment 

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.