Executive Director (Germantown)
Merraine Group, Inc., Germantown, Maryland, United States, 20875
The Healthcare Initiative Foundation (HIF) is a private, independent 501(c)(3) foundation dedicated to strengthening access to high-quality physical and behavioral healthcare for all residents of Montgomery County, Maryland, especially those who are uninsured, underinsured, or facing economic barriers. They invest in organizations and ideas that advance a more equitable, effective, and sustainable local healthcare system.
The Opportunity HIF is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven
Executive Director
to lead the Foundation into its next chapter of impact. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director serves as HIF’s chief executive and program officer, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and stewardship of the Foundation’s resources. This is a hands-on leadership role for a collaborative, community-oriented leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, grantmaking, governance, and partnership-building, and who is deeply committed to improving healthcare access and outcomes across Montgomery County.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Grantmaking Lead and oversee HIF’s grantmaking strategy and processes, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s mission, values, and strategic priorities. Serve as a trusted partner to grantees, building strong relationships across the local healthcare and nonprofit ecosystem. Provide guidance and technical assistance to grantee partners to strengthen organizational effectiveness and maximize impact. Identify emerging needs, innovative models, and promising solutions in physical and behavioral healthcare, and recommend funding approaches including general operating, project-based, capital, research, emergency, multi-year, and challenge grants.
Board Partnership & Governance Work in close partnership with the Board of Trustees to advance HIF’s mission and strategic goals. Ensure the Board is well-informed through clear, accurate, and timely reporting on grantmaking, operations, finances, and community impact. Collaborate with the Board Chair to support effective governance, productive meetings, and strong trustee engagement. Foundation Management & Operations Provide day-to-day leadership of the Foundation, including fiscal management, operations, compliance, and administration. Ensure all Foundation activities adhere to applicable federal, state, and local laws, ethical standards, and philanthropic best practices. Manage and coordinate relationships with external professional advisors, including finance and audit, legal counsel, investment management, human resources, technology, public relations, and grants management. Oversee grants management systems, reporting, and evaluation to ensure accountability and learning. Community Engagement & Partnerships Serve as a visible ambassador for HIF, representing the Foundation with government officials, healthcare providers, nonprofit leaders, funders, and community stakeholders. Maintain strong relationships with Montgomery County healthcare providers and community partners to stay current on evolving needs and opportunities. Communicate openly and responsively with the public, partners, and the philanthropic community. Share insights, lessons learned, and best practices to strengthen the broader nonprofit and healthcare ecosystem.
Qualifications & Experience Passionate, mission-driven leader with a strong commitment to healthcare access, equity, and community health. Minimum of
8 years of relevant professional experience , preferably in philanthropy, healthcare, nonprofit leadership, public health, or a related field. Proven experience working effectively with an engaged Board of Trustees or governing body. Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including supervision of staff or consultants. Strong knowledge of state and local government structures and processes, particularly as they relate to healthcare or human services. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex information. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Technologically proficient, including experience with grants management systems and standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email platforms). Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or coursework in public health, public administration, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred.
The Opportunity HIF is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven
Executive Director
to lead the Foundation into its next chapter of impact. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director serves as HIF’s chief executive and program officer, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and stewardship of the Foundation’s resources. This is a hands-on leadership role for a collaborative, community-oriented leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, grantmaking, governance, and partnership-building, and who is deeply committed to improving healthcare access and outcomes across Montgomery County.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Grantmaking Lead and oversee HIF’s grantmaking strategy and processes, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s mission, values, and strategic priorities. Serve as a trusted partner to grantees, building strong relationships across the local healthcare and nonprofit ecosystem. Provide guidance and technical assistance to grantee partners to strengthen organizational effectiveness and maximize impact. Identify emerging needs, innovative models, and promising solutions in physical and behavioral healthcare, and recommend funding approaches including general operating, project-based, capital, research, emergency, multi-year, and challenge grants.
Board Partnership & Governance Work in close partnership with the Board of Trustees to advance HIF’s mission and strategic goals. Ensure the Board is well-informed through clear, accurate, and timely reporting on grantmaking, operations, finances, and community impact. Collaborate with the Board Chair to support effective governance, productive meetings, and strong trustee engagement. Foundation Management & Operations Provide day-to-day leadership of the Foundation, including fiscal management, operations, compliance, and administration. Ensure all Foundation activities adhere to applicable federal, state, and local laws, ethical standards, and philanthropic best practices. Manage and coordinate relationships with external professional advisors, including finance and audit, legal counsel, investment management, human resources, technology, public relations, and grants management. Oversee grants management systems, reporting, and evaluation to ensure accountability and learning. Community Engagement & Partnerships Serve as a visible ambassador for HIF, representing the Foundation with government officials, healthcare providers, nonprofit leaders, funders, and community stakeholders. Maintain strong relationships with Montgomery County healthcare providers and community partners to stay current on evolving needs and opportunities. Communicate openly and responsively with the public, partners, and the philanthropic community. Share insights, lessons learned, and best practices to strengthen the broader nonprofit and healthcare ecosystem.
Qualifications & Experience Passionate, mission-driven leader with a strong commitment to healthcare access, equity, and community health. Minimum of
8 years of relevant professional experience , preferably in philanthropy, healthcare, nonprofit leadership, public health, or a related field. Proven experience working effectively with an engaged Board of Trustees or governing body. Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including supervision of staff or consultants. Strong knowledge of state and local government structures and processes, particularly as they relate to healthcare or human services. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex information. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Technologically proficient, including experience with grants management systems and standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email platforms). Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or coursework in public health, public administration, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred.