President and Chief Operating Officer

Huntsman Cancer Foundation - Salt Lake City, UT
The Huntsman Cancer Foundation seeks a President and Chief Operating Officer to lead the Huntsman Cancer Foundation team, defining strategic objectives and fundraising strategies, including the design and implementation of near- and long-term growth strategies. The President and COO will oversee foundation operational and fiscal integrity, administration, and personnel management, working in close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer of the Huntsman Cancer Institute. This exceptional leader will drive the mission of the Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF) to ensure the future of cutting-edge research and capital projects at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), leveraging a proven track record of building successful development programs, inspiring donors to higher levels of giving, and establishing transformative philanthropic partnerships. With a commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence, the President and COO will recruit, retain, and inspire a high-performing foundation team. The President and COO will develop and execute strategic initiatives to increase philanthropic revenue and donor retention, while also serving as a key partner to the Chief Executive Officers of the Huntsman Cancer Foundation and the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

In 1995, the Huntsman family started the Huntsman Cancer Foundation to ensure the future of cutting-edge research at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Every dollar raised fuels research, supports patient care, and brings the institute closer to the day when all forms of cancer are preventable and treatable. HCF’s singular purpose—to further the mission of Huntsman Cancer Institute—is advanced due to the support of a community of donors and fundraisers. At its core, Huntsman Cancer Institute reduces human suffering. Its doctors and researchers work together to understand cancer and find breakthroughs to improve lives. Its comprehensive support for patients and their families ensures no one faces cancer alone. Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah is the designated National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center for Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming. It proudly serves those with all types of cancer throughout the Mountain West. Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah seeks a future free from cancer. Its mission is to understand cancer from its beginnings, use that knowledge in the creation and improvement of cancer treatments, relieve the suffering of cancer patients, and provide education about cancer risk, prevention, and care. To realize this, the institute prioritizes and assesses community health, patient access, and improved outcomes, reducing barriers to care for all.

"If you’re a fundraising leader who cultivates deep and long-standing relationships, who is a builder, a strategist, an innovative thinker, a performance optimizer, and a motivator who can energize their team and instill a sense of urgency for impact, we look forward to meeting you. Together, we have the opportunity to affect one of the most noble causes—a cancer-free future. I can think of no greater calling." — Peter R. Huntsman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Huntsman Cancer Foundation

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.