Program Director- Foundation Relations
Essentia HealthDuluth, Minnesota, United States
Posted February 26, 2026
77168 - 115752 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
Job Description
The Director of Foundation Relations will lead and grow a comprehensive foundation fundraising program to advance Essentia Health’s mission of providing high-quality, compassionate care, especially in rural communities across the upper Midwest.
Requirements
- Lead the implementation of Essentia’s Grants and Foundation Relations Plan
- Cultivate relationships with private and public foundations
- Manage a robust grants pipeline
- Partner across departments to align philanthropic opportunities with organizational priorities
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous time off
- Wellness resources