Founded in 2005, The University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) is the fundraising arm of Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and Providence Care. From hospital to home to community and beyond, UHKF drives the fundraising efforts needed that enables critical investments in healthcare facilities, equipment, programs, research and education for people across southeastern Ontario.

 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO will serve as the Foundation’s strategic and operational leader – driving philanthropic investment that strengthens the full healthcare continuum for the entire Kingston region – and beyond. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the next era of health advancement for Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and Providence Care. The President & CEO will not only steward and elevate UHKF’s mission but will also define what is possible for a healthcare system serving a rapidly growing and evolving community in Kingston, as well as a vast swath of central and eastern Ontario. With the advantage of supporting one integrated academic health sciences ecosystem in a welcoming community that supports professional and personal goals, the next foundation CEO will have the platform, influence, and community visibility to mobilize transformational generosity and create enduring impact across southeastern Ontario.

 

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, proactive, and performance‑driven executive with a proven record of success in major gift fundraising, capital campaigns, and cultivating transformational philanthropic support, while leading and managing high performing teams. They bring a strategic sales orientation – combining analytics, target setting, and disciplined execution – with the charisma and relationship depth required to be a recognizable, trusted presence in the community. A compelling storyteller and persuasive communicator, this individual excels at engaging donors, inspiring investment, and illuminating the impact of cutting‑edge programs and innovations. They thrive in complex, multi‑partner environments and understand how to navigate and leverage partnerships, including with academic institutions such as Queen’s University.

 

This leader is energized by results and comfortable setting bold goals, pursuing untapped opportunities, and driving measurable outcomes. They pair business acumen with emotional intelligence, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture that motivates staff and strengthens organizational alignment. Skilled in building trust with boards, hospital partners, and community leaders, they demonstrate creativity in donor engagement strategies and agility in adapting approaches to meet evolving needs. Above all, they are passionate about advancing healthcare through philanthropy and bring the vision, courage, and determination to elevate UHKF’s impact for generations to come.

 

This is a publicly advertised job posting for an existing vacancy. Odgers does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.

 

To Apply

 

To fill this position, UHKF has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online below. For more information, please contact Sarah Shaikh of Odgers at sarah.shaikh@odgers.com. We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

 

UHKF is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and UHKF throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

 

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.