Overview

Have you thought about Trustbridge?

Since 1978, Hospice of Palm Beach County, Hospice of Broward County and Hospice by the Sea have cared for 200,000 families in South Florida. These three hospices are now one branch of Trustbridge, a community nonprofit that provides support for families facing serious illness 24 hours a day. Our other services include palliative medicine, caregiver support and bereavement programs.

At Trustbridge, we consider our employees our greatest resource. Our appreciation is shown in many ways, including the wide range of comprehensive benefits we offer.

Trustbridge benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• 401K with employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous PTO package

Responsibilities

• Trustbridge Hospice Foundation is a member of Empath Health, Inc.
• The President of Trustbridge Hospice Foundation (TBF) is a senior leader within Empath Health’s Philanthropy Division, reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer.
• This role is responsible for driving a comprehensive fundraising strategy across Palm Beach and Broward Counties, including annual, major, and planned giving, capital campaigns, and institutional support.
• In collaboration with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, Foundation staff, board members, and community volunteers, the President will lead efforts to grow philanthropic revenue through a relationship-based approach to donor engagement.
• This includes guiding strategic moves management to identify, cultivate, solicit, steward, and upgrade donors in support of both local and systemwide priorities.
• As the chief ambassador and fundraiser for the Foundation, the President will engage high level individual donors, corporate partners, and grant-making organizations to secure transformative support.
• The successful candidate will bring a proven track record in nonprofit development, strategic leadership, and a deep commitment to advancing compassionate care through philanthropy.
• Provide executive leadership and day-to-day management of all Foundation operations, ensuring financial accountability, high-performance team development, and achievement of annual revenue and strategic goals.
• Develop and manage annual and multi-year budgets, campaign plans, and departmental performance metrics.
• Lead a cross-functional team of more than 20 colleagues, including direct oversight of philanthropy officers, donor relations, resale, and support services.
• Maintain and grow a personal portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects with an individual revenue goal, $1M+
• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, leveraging moves management best practices.
• Lead a robust planned giving program, resulting in new bequests, trusts, and other legacy commitments annually.
• Partner with professional advisors and donors to secure complex and blended gifts, including charitable trusts, annuities, and real estate contributions.
• Oversee the development and execution of a multi-faceted annual giving program, including memorial retention, primary caregiver outreach, grateful family initiatives, and seasonal appeals.
• Implement comprehensive donor stewardship and recognition strategy for all donor levels—annual, major, capital, corporate, and planned.
• Lead planning and execution of capital, endowment, and targeted campaigns to advance strategic mission priorities.
• Provide leadership for institutional funding efforts, including federal, state, and private foundation grants, ensuring compliance and reporting for large-scale proposals and audit-level awards.
• Collaborate with program and system leaders to develop compelling cases for support aligned with organizational priorities.Serve as lead liaison to the Trustbridge Hospice Foundation Board of Directors, supporting governance, sub-committees, recruitment, engagement, and performance.
• Inspire and guide Board members, volunteers, and colleagues in donor engagement, cultivation, and solicitation activities.
• Support Empath Health enterprise-wide initiatives by collaborating with fellow Foundation presidents and the Chief Philanthropy Officer on shared campaigns and strategies.
• Oversee donor database integrity, gift processing, acknowledgments, and reporting for a database of more than 250,000 records.
• Ensure accurate and timely tracking of donor engagement, moves management activity, and fundraising performance.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for the Foundation and Empath Health at key events, donor gatherings, and community outreach engagements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in service to the Foundation’s mission and organizational success
• Oversee the operations, leasing, and administration of three Trustbridge Foundation resale stores, ensuring alignment with mission and revenue goals.

Qualifications

Education and Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university required; master’s degree preferred.
• CFRE certification required; CFRM credential or equivalent advanced fundraising training strongly preferred.
• A combination of equivalent education and leadership experience in philanthropy will be considered.

Fundraising Leadership

• 12–15+ years of progressive fundraising experience, with a demonstrated track record of securing major and principal gifts of $1M+ and achieving $10M+ in annual philanthropic revenue
• Expertise in all facets of fundraising, including annual, major, planned, capital, and endowment campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex donor portfolios, including 50 high-net-worth individuals and oversight of planned giving portfolios of 75–100 qualified prospects.
• Advanced proficiency in planned giving strategies, gift vehicles (e.g., bequests, trusts, annuities, real estate), and knowledge of charitable tax implications.

Strategic and Operational Expertise

• Proven experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and overseeing high-performing teams; directly supervises 5+ and leads overall team of 20+ colleagues.
• Demonstrated success in leading comprehensive campaigns, integrating fundraising across departments, and aligning goals with organizational strategy.
• Strong analytical and financial management skills, with fluency in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and endowment oversight.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for innovation in nonprofit fundraising.

Organizational and System Engagement

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in nonprofit governance and board engagement, with the ability to inspire and mobilize volunteers, committees, and community leaders.
• Comfortable navigating and influencing within a complex healthcare system; able to effectively collaborate with clinicians, executive leaders, and regional and systemwide partners.
• Experience overseeing retail or resale store operations (e.g., leases, merchandising, community engagement) is preferred.

Technical Proficiency

• Skilled in the use of donor management systems (preferably Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to create compelling proposals, donor communications, case statements, and grant materials.
• Experience with contract negotiation, legal gift instruments, and estate planning discussions preferred.

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity, resilience, and the ability to lead with vision and empathy in a demanding, mission-driven environment.
• Exceptionally organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Highly relational, with outstanding communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.