Chief Development Officer and President of the Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation

The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Aspen Valley Hospital in the search for a Chief Development Officer and President of the Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Development Officer and Foundation President will provide direction for and leadership of all aspects of Aspen Valley Hospital fundraising activities. The Chief Development Officer will provide expert consultation to the Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation Board of Directors and the Aspen Valley Hospital Chief Executive Officer, while directing the activities of the Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation office toward the attainment of ambitious fundraising goals while ensuring adherence to applicable strategies, budgets, policies, and procedures.

Since 1891, Aspen Valley Hospital and its dedicated staff have been caring for residents of and visitors to the Aspen Valley. As a not-for-profit community hospital governed by a Board of Directors elected by registered voters, Aspen Valley Hospital offers a variety of clinics and locations throughout the upper Roaring Fork Valley, in Aspen, Snowmass Village, and Basalt.

Aspen Valley Hospital’s diverse medical staff and skilled medical teams manage care across a multitude of service lines and meet both the routine and complex needs of area residents and visitors from around the globe. With an emphasis on sophisticated and compassionate care, many of Aspen Valley Hospital’s providers see patients at multiple locations for a broad array of specialties that include primary care, emergency, general surgery, trauma care, orthopedics, cardiology, and other surgical specialties. Additionally, the Hospital’s telemedicine services allow patients to see doctors from the ease and comfort of home. As a Level III Trauma Center, Aspen Valley Hospital offers the expertise and equipment required to handle complex emergency cases. Aspen Valley Hospital has a network of clinical partnerships with tertiary hospitals and specialty centers throughout the state of Colorado and across the country to ensure the most advanced care for patients. 

Offering board-certified specialists in over 25 fields of medicine, Aspen Valley Hospital is proud of its award-winning, patient-centered care, including recognition by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of “66 Critical Access Hospitals to Know” and a five-star rating for overall patient experience in 2019 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Aspen Valley Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, a nonprofit organization that aims to continuously improve healthcare for patients and is considered the gold standard for improving healthcare quality and safety.

The Roaring Fork Valley has always been a community-first place—an ethos that is at the core of Aspen Valley Hospital’s vast network of care. Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation connects those who want to contribute to the health and wellbeing of the region in unique ways and transform the care experience at Aspen Valley Hospital. Gifts to Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation are immediately invested in its most impactful projects and programs, expanding its reach, and elevating its services to meet the many needs of this dynamic community. 

A bachelor's degree is required for this position as is at least seven years of fundraising experience within a highly complex environment, such as a major medical center or research university. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Aspen Valley Hospital and the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus.

The salary for this position is $275,000 annually.