Great Smokies Health Foundation, a not for profit 501(c)(3) was created in August, 2014 as the Legacy organization to West Care Health System (Harris Regional Hospital & Swain County Hospital) with proceeds from their sale to Duke Life Point a for profit entity.
The mission of the Great Smokies Health Foundation is to improve the health status of the residents of Jackson, Swain, Macon, & Graham counties through investment and collaboration focused on health, wellness, & prevention. The Foundation is governed by a local board with representatives from the communities being served.
To receive funding you must be a non-profit 501(c)3, County or Governmental Agency. We are currently working with our community healthcare providers and agencies to identify areas for future funding.
The mission of the Great Smokies Health Foundation is to improve the health status of the residents of Jackson, Swain, Macon, & Graham counties through investment and collaboration focused on health, wellness, & prevention. The Foundation is governed by a local board with representatives from the communities being served.
To receive funding you must be a non-profit 501(c)3, County or Governmental Agency. We are currently working with our community healthcare providers and agencies to identify areas for future funding.
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Great Smokies Health Foundation is accepting applications for the Executive Director Position.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to greatsmokieshealth@gmail.com for consideration.
Executive Director Great Smokies Health Foundation Position Overview: The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the Great Smokies Health Foundation (GSHF), a tax-exempt charitable organization. GSHF’s mission is to improve the health status of the residents of Jackson, Swain, Macon, and Graham counties through investment and collaboration focused on health, wellness and prevention.
Position Summary:
Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of GSHF, including strategic direction, program development, operations, financial management, personnel management, marketing and public relations, and community relations.
Work closely with and provide advice to the board of directors as needed regarding important governance matters. Organize and attend board of directors and committee meetings/activities, including preparing facilities and agenda. Oversee materials development. Implement board directives. Communicate with board between meetings. Review drafts of minutes of board meetings. Assist with board self-evaluation and performance reviews.
Work closely with and provide advice to the president as needed regarding important operational matters.
Be responsible for all financial operations including endowment and operating funds. Ensure all financial operations and investments and expenditures are handled and maintained according to board policy and direction, and consistent with applicable accounting standards and applicable laws and regulations.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with, donors, potential donors, volunteers, collaborative partners, governmental agencies and the general public in the western North Carolina region.
Build awareness of GSHF; create and implement a development plan to raise funds from individual and corporate donors, as well as secure grants from external foundations. Plan and implement a program to attract financial support through planned giving, events, estate beneficiaries and grants.
Work with the board to develop, implement, review and revise a strategic plan that includes measurable objectives, strategies, timetable and fiscal needs.
Lead in the identification of community health and wellness needs; identify and convene community stakeholders; pursue collaborative efforts with other grant makers and community organizations; develop grant requests for proposals, lead in grant making, monitoring and impact evaluation.
Oversee administration, operation and evaluation of funded programs, and monitor progress and make periodic reports to the board of directors on funding effectiveness.
Prepare the annual operating budget; ensure that accounting practices are standard of practice; establish and supervise grant payment schedules, control budget and expenditures; monitor fund managers and investment strategy; assist auditors in information gathering; report to board on administrative and financial affairs; prepare annual report.
Promote compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Develop, review and maintain operational policies, procedures and guidelines, subject to board approval as appropriate.
Develop community and regional relations and marketing programs, including web site, press releases, and promotional materials to foster public interest, understanding and good will for GSHF.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Reside in the western North Carolina region or be willing to relocate
Experience with tax-exempt, non-profit organizations
Experience with financial management and budget development and administration Preferred Qualifications:
Supervisory experience Skills/Attributes:
Excellent organization and time management skills with attention to detail
Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills
Personal and professional integrity, pleasant attitude, self-motivated, service -oriented
Maintains a high level of integrity and ethics, privacy and confidentiality.
Ability to work sensitively and effectively with diverse populations
Ability to work independently and with a team
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Please submit your cover letter and resume to greatsmokieshealth@gmail.com for consideration.
Executive Director Great Smokies Health Foundation Position Overview: The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the Great Smokies Health Foundation (GSHF), a tax-exempt charitable organization. GSHF’s mission is to improve the health status of the residents of Jackson, Swain, Macon, and Graham counties through investment and collaboration focused on health, wellness and prevention.
Position Summary:
Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of GSHF, including strategic direction, program development, operations, financial management, personnel management, marketing and public relations, and community relations.
Work closely with and provide advice to the board of directors as needed regarding important governance matters. Organize and attend board of directors and committee meetings/activities, including preparing facilities and agenda. Oversee materials development. Implement board directives. Communicate with board between meetings. Review drafts of minutes of board meetings. Assist with board self-evaluation and performance reviews.
Work closely with and provide advice to the president as needed regarding important operational matters.
Be responsible for all financial operations including endowment and operating funds. Ensure all financial operations and investments and expenditures are handled and maintained according to board policy and direction, and consistent with applicable accounting standards and applicable laws and regulations.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with, donors, potential donors, volunteers, collaborative partners, governmental agencies and the general public in the western North Carolina region.
Build awareness of GSHF; create and implement a development plan to raise funds from individual and corporate donors, as well as secure grants from external foundations. Plan and implement a program to attract financial support through planned giving, events, estate beneficiaries and grants.
Work with the board to develop, implement, review and revise a strategic plan that includes measurable objectives, strategies, timetable and fiscal needs.
Lead in the identification of community health and wellness needs; identify and convene community stakeholders; pursue collaborative efforts with other grant makers and community organizations; develop grant requests for proposals, lead in grant making, monitoring and impact evaluation.
Oversee administration, operation and evaluation of funded programs, and monitor progress and make periodic reports to the board of directors on funding effectiveness.
Prepare the annual operating budget; ensure that accounting practices are standard of practice; establish and supervise grant payment schedules, control budget and expenditures; monitor fund managers and investment strategy; assist auditors in information gathering; report to board on administrative and financial affairs; prepare annual report.
Promote compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Develop, review and maintain operational policies, procedures and guidelines, subject to board approval as appropriate.
Develop community and regional relations and marketing programs, including web site, press releases, and promotional materials to foster public interest, understanding and good will for GSHF.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Reside in the western North Carolina region or be willing to relocate
Experience with tax-exempt, non-profit organizations
Experience with financial management and budget development and administration Preferred Qualifications:
Supervisory experience Skills/Attributes:
Excellent organization and time management skills with attention to detail
Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills
Personal and professional integrity, pleasant attitude, self-motivated, service -oriented
Maintains a high level of integrity and ethics, privacy and confidentiality.
Ability to work sensitively and effectively with diverse populations
Ability to work independently and with a team
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
