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Reporting to the Foundation’s President and serving as a key member of the Foundation’s Leadership Team, the VP-Communications & Special Events will oversee strategic direction and the production of all of the Foundation’s internal and external communications, and will coordinate all of Foundation’s Special Events.

• Lead the coordination, with the Foundation President and the Leadership Team, to determine appropriate strategies for Foundation messaging and methods of distribution.
• Coordinate the communications distribution schedule/calendar.
• Direct publication and distribution of Foundation’s Annual Report and quarterly Newsletters.
• Coordinate, with the President and the Leadership Team, the content and timing for all donor development/engagement-related communication.
• Lead the coordination and all aspects of the Foundation’s annual major fund-raising and branding event-The Robert Folsom Leadership Event, and it’s two x a year Eagle Society Events.
• Coordinate several internal activities, i.e. the annual Employee Giving/Methodist Gives Campaign, and providing liaison support to the Guilds and Auxiliaries of the Methodist Dallas and Methodist Charlton’s Hospitals.

• Providing leadership, management and development of the Communications and Special Events staff.
• Be a strong role model/leader of strong work ethic, collaborative team work, and strategic leadership.
• Provide leadership to support the Foundation’s efforts to meet its goals to increase the # of donors, and to raise more money to provide support for the mission and programs of Methodist Health System.

Skills Required:

• Strong experience in Communications management, leadership and strategic initiatives.
• Experience in large corporate event oversight/production.
• Proven, strong writing skills.
• Management experience.
• Non-profit leadership experience.

Educational Background Requirements:

• BBA/Secondary Degree

Communications-Special Event Staff:

• VP will manage a staff of 2, plus be supported collaboratively by the full Foundation staff (13).
  • Graphics Design Coordinator
  • General Support Coordinator

Work Environment:

• Foundation office and staff work in-the-office at MHS Corporate Headquarters at the MHS campus at 1441 N. Beckley Avenue in Oak Cliff.

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023