Executive Director - The Belleville General Hospital Foundation (BGHF)

Executive Director

The Belleville General Hospital Foundation (BGHF) is the fundraising partner for Quinte Health's Belleville General Hospital, inspiring community philanthropy to support exceptional healthcare close to home. For more than 47 years, the Foundation has helped fund leading-edge medical equipment, technology, facility improvements, and strategic capital projects that enhance healthcare across the Quinte region.

As healthcare needs continue to evolve, so too does the role of philanthropy. BGHF is entering an exciting period of opportunity, with ambitious plans to expand its impact, strengthen community engagement, and help support the next generation of healthcare investments across the region. With a dedicated team, an engaged Board, a strong donor community, and significant future fundraising opportunities on the horizon, the Foundation is well positioned to build upon its success and further elevate its contribution to local healthcare. The Foundation has an opportunity to further strengthen community awareness, deepen philanthropic engagement, and inspire support for healthcare priorities across the Quinte region.

The Position

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide strategic leadership for the Foundation and serve as its primary ambassador throughout the community. As a visible leader, relationship builder, and storyteller, the Executive Director will help elevate awareness of local healthcare needs, communicate the impact of philanthropy, and inspire meaningful community investment in healthcare across the region.

The Executive Director will work closely with donors, volunteers, community leaders, healthcare partners, and Board members to advance philanthropic support for healthcare priorities. Building upon a strong foundation of community generosity, the successful candidate will help strengthen major gift fundraising, planned giving, donor stewardship, and long-term philanthropic relationships, while ensuring the continued success of annual fundraising initiatives and signature events. Equally important, the Executive Director will help shape the Foundation's future direction, support organizational growth and effectiveness, and foster meaningful partnerships that advance healthcare across the region. The successful candidate will play a key role in positioning the Foundation for future campaign opportunities and helping to mobilize community support around transformative healthcare investments.

The Person

The ideal candidate is a relationship-focused leader who is energized by community engagement and inspired by the impact of philanthropy. They are a visible and credible community leader who enjoys building relationships, connecting people to a shared purpose, and serving as an ambassador for the Foundation and the healthcare needs of the region.

An engaging communicator and trusted ambassador, they are equally comfortable meeting with major donors, speaking at community events, collaborating with healthcare leaders, and working alongside volunteers and Board members. They possess the ability to tell compelling stories, build trust, inspire philanthropy, and strengthen the Foundation's profile and presence throughout the community. This opportunity will appeal to a leader who is passionate about community impact and motivated by the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare philanthropy across the Quinte region.

To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume quoting the position title to resumes@promeus.ca.

An Executive Brief is available upon request.

BGHF and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowersmemployment equity and diversity in the workplace and communities served. We welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons.