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 

• 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 

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 

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