Chief Executive Officer of Foundations

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WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Summary:

The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation (FCSF) has reached a defining inflection point in its growth and impact. Over the past 15 years, FCSF has operated as a statewide philanthropic organization, delivering financial relief, wellness initiatives, and community engagement. As the Foundation looks ahead, it seeks to expand its reach, strengthen its infrastructure, and build long-term sustainability while remaining deeply grounded in its mission.

To lead this next chapter, the Foundation is recruiting a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to serve as the senior executive leader, accountable for strategy, growth, operations, fundraising, and external leadership. The CEO will work in close partnership with the Board of Directors to scale impact, elevate visibility, and ensure operational excellence.

The new CEO role is the opportunity to join a transformative nonprofit organization, dedicated to advancing patient advocacy and innovative solutions. This role will lead and create a dynamic team committed to making a significant impact in the nonprofit sector, driving both revenue growth and philanthropic success.

The CEO will be at the helm of the organization, steering strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and financial sustainability. This leadership will shape the organization's future, foster innovation, and strengthen stakeholder relationships to further FCFS’s mission.

The new FCSF CEO will be a visionary leader with a passion for healthcare and nonprofit excellence, driving our mission forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the organization's strategic planning and execution to achieve long-term goals
• Drive revenue growth through innovative fundraising strategies, including major gifts
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors and partners

• Oversee fiscal management to ensure organizational health and sustainability
• Champion patient advocacy initiatives, representing the organization in the healthcare community
• Ensure adherence to governance best practices, maintaining transparency and accountability
• Inspire and manage a high-performing leadership team to deliver on strategic objectives
• Identify opportunities for innovation to enhance service delivery and organizational impact

Qualifications & Experience

Education
• Bachelor’s degree required in business administration, nonprofit management, public administration, healthcare administration, or a related field
• Master’s degree strongly preferred (MBA, MPA, MPH, or equivalent advanced degree).
• Ongoing executive, leadership development and/or relevant certifications in nonprofit management or fundraising are a plus

Executive Leadership Experience
• Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive professional experience, including at least 7–10 years in a senior executive role such as CEO, President, Executive Director, COO, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience leading a growing nonprofit, foundation, or mission-driven organization through periods of expansion and change
• Proven ability to serve as the primary executive leader accountable to a Board of Directors

• Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and financial plans

Fundraising & Revenue Growth

• Extensive experience in major gifts fundraising and donor relationship management, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional partners
• Demonstrated success scaling philanthropic revenue beyond event-based fundraising models
• Comfort serving as a visible and credible representative of the organization in donor-facing settings

Strategic, Operational & Governance Leadership

• Experience translating long-term vision into actionable strategic plans with measurable outcomes
• Leadership and management experience across operations, finance, budgeting, staffing, and performance management. This includes building and motivating a high-performance team

• Experience with patient advocacy initiatives
• Strong partnership experience with engaged Boards, supporting governance while maintaining clear management accountability

Healthcare or Human Services Context (Preferred)
• Background in healthcare, cancer care, patient advocacy, or human services strongly preferred
• Understanding of the sensitivity and complexity of serving patients and families during serious illness

• Experience with highest integrity governance and compliance

Leadership & Personal Attributes
• High integrity, sound judgment, and strong emotional intelligence
• Collaborative leadership style paired with decisiveness and accountability
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and executive presence

SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing.Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.