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Chief Development Officer
Job Type : Full-time
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
Position Reports to : Chief Executive Officer
FLSA Status : Exempt
About our client, the Multi-Cultural Health Evaluation Delivery System (MHEDS)
MHEDS was established 50 years ago as a joint project of the Erie Diocesan Mission Office and the Erie Council of Churches to meet the health needs of African-American and Hispanic Farm Workers and other low-income individuals and their families. Refugee and immigrant health were added in the late 1990s. On January 1, 2019, MHEDS entered the Federally Qualified Health Center system as a Look-Alike.
Our service area is the City of Erie. Our mission is to enable all who wish to achieve complete mental, physical and social well-being by providing equitable, culturally sensitive, patient-centered health care, regardless of their ability to pay. MHEDS has a very diverse panel of patients : 35% are Asian, 29% Black / African American, 29% White, and the remainder mixed race. 6% are Latino / a. As an FQHC Look-Alike, MHEDS must comply with standards that ensure all patients have access to comprehensive health care services. We also offer health insurance enrollment, interpretation, and translation.
MHEDS expanded by opening a second site at the JFK Center in 2020. The second site allowed us to begin to offer women’s health and accommodation to serve more new arrivals. MHEDS will further expand its services by opening a third location in November 2024. In late 2021, MHEDS began receiving Afghan refugees along with its anticipated arrivals. In early 2022 we began receiving Ukrainian refugees. Our anticipated 549 new patients became 1,010. This Federal Fiscal Year, we have been told to expect 750 refugees plus additional Afghans and an unknown number of Ukrainians. Eighty percent of MHEDS’ staff are hired from within the New American group, allowing us to be more aligned both linguistically and culturally with those we serve.
Position Summary
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a vital member of MHEDS’ executive leadership team, responsible for advancing the organization’s mission of providing high-quality, culturally sensitive healthcare and support services to Erie’s multicultural and immigrant communities. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) look-a-like, MHEDS relies on diverse funding streams to sustain and expand its programs. The CDO will develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to enhance donor engagement, secure philanthropic investments, and ensure the sustainability of MHEDS’ programs and services.
This role encompasses all aspects of development, including grant acquisition and management, major gifts, planned giving, donor stewardship, and special events, with a deep commitment to addressing social determinants of health and fostering community inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the creation and execution of a multi-year development plan to align fundraising strategies with MHEDS’ mission, growth goals, and evolving community needs.
- Partner with the CEO and board of directors to foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization, ensuring development activities are mission-driven.
- Identify and pursue new funding opportunities that reflect the unique needs of Erie’s multicultural and immigrant communities.
Fundraising and Donor Engagement
Grants Management and Reporting
Community and Stakeholder Engagement
Team Management
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Skills and Competencies
Work Environment
Interested, qualified candidates will please submit a résumé.
J.L. Nick & Associates & MHEDS are equal opportunity employers.
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