Category:

Executive

Foundation/Organization:

The Colorado Trust

Location:

Denver, CO

Date Posted:

June 11, 2010

Closing Date:

August 24, 2010

This position offers the opportunity to lead one of the premier philanthropic organizations in Colorado and, through its vision and work, impact and advance the health and well-being of the people of the state.

About The Colorado Trust
The Colorado Trust was established in 1985 when the nonprofit PSL Health Care Corporation was sold to a for-profit organization. The proceeds of the sale were used to create a foundation dedicated exclusively to the health of the people of Colorado. Since that time, The Colorado Trust has worked closely with nonprofit organizations in every county across the state to improve health and well-being. In 2008, The Trust committed to a 10-year goal to achieve access to health for all Coloradans by 2018. To realize this vision, The Trust works with others to ensure that all Coloradans have adequate health coverage and access to a responsive and comprehensive health care system, including an adequate supply of health care providers who deliver quality, affordable health care services. The Trust supports grantees in the development and implementation of policies, programs and services that expand health coverage and improve and expand health care. As of December 31, 2009, The Trust had total assets of more than $360 million. The Trust employs 23 staff members.


Requirements and Responsibilities
Reporting to the nine-member board of trustees, the president and CEO provides leadership and direction to, and has full responsibility for, all functions of the organization. The CEO serves as an uncompensated non-voting member of the board and as an ex-officio voting member of all committees of the board, other than the nominating and audit committees.

The Trust seeks a seasoned leader with a broad-based skill set encompassing all areas of the CEO’s responsibilities. Experience in health policy, health reform, health coverage and/or health care administration; understanding of the public policy dimensions of The Trust’s work in these areas, and ability to provide strong advocacy for The Trust’s interests is required. Preferred candidates will have financial literacy and experience to comprehend The Trust’s financial affairs, including financial administration, budgeting, investments, risk management, and accountability, as well as experience leading a board, with particular emphasis on accountability to the board, consensus building, and providing relevant and comprehensive information. Experience with foundation work is preferred.

An advanced degree is required, preferably in health care or health policy, medicine, law, business administration, or finance.


For more information or to apply, contact:
Mary Hobson
Executive Vice President
EFL Associates
mhobson@eflassociates.com  
720.200.7005

Related Information

Chief Executive Officer (31K)  (6/11/2010)  [download]