Job Description

Job Summary

The Executive Director, Community Benefit Giving leads all aspects of the Community Giving Benefit Office (CBGO), Cedars-Sinai's grantmaking and sponsorship team. Establishes all strategy, processes, protocols, and Request for Proposal (RFP) structures, while leading the CBGO team through $20M-$30M in annual giving. Develops a best-in-class grantmaking program, including growth strategy, high-impact grantmaking, and a centralized philanthropic sponsorship hub to be a resource for the Cedars-Sinai Health System, and having direct responsibility for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital giving functions. 

The Executive Director focuses principally on significant grantmaking initiatives to benefit Los Angeles communities. Manages staff carrying out sponsorship protocols and other grantmaking projects, including consultants, when applicable. Manages both the internal and external profile of Cedars-Sinai's community benefit giving, including representing Cedars-Sinai's grantmaking through local and national publications and convenings, in conjunction with Cedars-Sinai leadership. To further the efforts of Cedars-Sinai's community benefit mission, the Executive Director also fosters relationships with other grantmakers as well as current and prospective grantees, including leadership and expert representation in collaboratives. The Executive Director steward's relationships with internal partners related to the work of the office and oversees ongoing intra- and inter- departmental process rollouts relating to Cedars-Sinai's giving practice including management of an executive leadership review committee and relevant communication with the Community Benefit Committee of the Board of Directors. 

Primary Duties & ResponsibilitiesProgram Strategy & Development

Develops and oversees a best-in-class community benefit giving program with local, regional, and national strategies.Designs and implements a comprehensive evaluation and assessment process for grantmaking.Identifies community needs and establishes major grant initiatives and RFPs in partnership with the Vice President.Integrates and aligns social responsibility efforts related to impact investing.Facilitates long-term planning cycles for community impact strategy.

Grantmaking Operations

Oversees coordination and implementation of all grantmaking programs and processes.Manages evaluation processes for prospective and current grantees, including site visits and reporting.Ensures timely design, development, and release of funding requests.Maintains strong community knowledge to inform philanthropic strategy.Manages organizational knowledge and metrics related to community impact.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Collaborates with internal stakeholders on funding recommendations, partnerships, and negotiation of grant agreements.Provides leadership content in partnership with Marketing & Communications to promote Cedars-Sinai’s community benefit work.Builds and maintains strong relationships with grantees, community stakeholders, and national funders.Represents Cedars-Sinai at conferences and events to share innovations and best practices.

Leadership & Team Development

Leads the hiring, training, and professional development of team members, interns, and consultants.Directly supervises team members and oversees grantmaking/sponsorship responsibilities.Develops cross-functional strategies with internal partners, including Cedars-Sinai Health System entities.
Qualifications

Work Experience

Minimum:10 years of relevant experience in community/public benefit programs, community relations, or health administration.At least 5 years of recent management experience, demonstrating strong leadership skills.Must possess deep knowledge in EITHER Housing/Homelessness OR Access to Care/FQHCs/Safety Net institutions

Preferred:Additional leadership experience in strategic planning and cross-sector partnerships.Exposure to healthcare grantmaking or impact investing is a plus.

Education

Minimum:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field.Preferred:Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field.

About UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID : 11161
Working Title : Exec Dir, Community Ben Giving - #1 Hospital in CA
Department : Comm Benefit Giving Off Ops
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Community Engagement
Job Specialty : Community Engagement
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $72.91 - $131.24