Overview
The Position and Leadership Opportunity
Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) seeks an experienced, relationship-based, and visionary leader to serve as its next President and CEO. The next leader has the opportunity to build upon a significant period of growth with expanded infrastructure and resources to deliver the next level of community impact and systems improvement.
The President and CEO will join a thriving, complex organization that is recognized at the local, state, and national levels for its innovative community partnerships and impact. They will lead MSHF’s systemic work that balances three primary areas of investment: staff expertise/capacity, grantmaking/community benefit, and hospital governance.
The successful candidate will continue to foster a cohesive and highly skilled team, balance long-term investments with immediate community needs, and enhance communication while deepening collaboration amongst all stakeholders. They will also have an opportunity to foster understanding and connection to MSHF strategic goals, stories of impact, and overall mission that improves the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Matanuska Susitna (Mat-Su) Borough.
The ideal candidate for this role will be a proven leader with a strong ability to build trust and inspire others in pursuit of a shared vision while living and working in the communities served.
Application Process
To apply, email your credentials to MSHFCEOsearch@forakergroup.org . Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing interest and qualifications. For questions, contact Ryan Smith, lead recruiter, at MSHFCEOsearch@forakergroup.org . Communications will be treated in confidence.
More information at: https://www.forakergroup.org/site/index.cfm/cboard-view/10635
The deadline for application submission is January 27, 2025. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Resume reviews begin immediately. The search process will include a multi-step interview process.
About Mat-Su Health Foundation
MSHF shares ownership in and governance of Mat-Su Regional Medical Center (MSRMC), the cornerstone of Mat-Su’s healthcare system. The Foundation is funded by profits from its share of ownership in the hospital, in addition to revenue from its long-term investments. This positions MSHF to focus on systems improvements and ensure that the healthcare system yields meaningful social and health returns for Mat-Su residents. Importantly, this model includes consistent connection with the community through a membership structure that promotes overall dialog and feedback. MSHF appoints half of the governing board of the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center (MSRMC) known as Category A and consists of MSHF Board Members, past MSHF Board Members, and/or select staff.
As a place-based funder, the MSHF’s ultimate outcome is to measurably improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su, while improving the quality of healthcare and reducing healthcare costs through the intersection of its philanthropy and hospital ownership. Because of its public charity status, MSHF is uniquely suited to deploy its assets strategically and patiently and to budget their grantmaking based on community and project readiness. Additionally, as a data-driven culture, the foundation collects information to inform its response to the health needs of the community and further inform its grantmaking decisions.
Currently, the foundation’s programmatic bodies of work include five philanthropic focus areas and two initiatives. The focus areas are Healthy Minds, Healthy Families, Healthy Futures, Healthy Aging, and Healthy Foundations and the two initiatives are R.O.C.K. Mat-Su (Raising Our Children with Kindness) and Connect Mat-Su (a comprehensive health and social services information and referral hub).
MSHF has experienced steady and substantial growth since 2008. The organization grew exponentially starting in 2016 when it increased its ownership percentage in the LLC, which jointly owns Mat-Su Regional Medical Center from 25% to 35%, ensuring a greater percentage of hospital profits remain in Mat-Su. Additionally, MSHF grew its balance sheet by more than 400% since 2008, increased its community benefit payout from $2M to $30M, and increased the staff from four to thirty-nine. The Foundation has leveraged millions in investments from state and national funders to Mat-Su, resulting in significant economic impact in jobs and wages and increased capital investment from its LLC partner to add more licensed beds and services, including behavioral health. MSHF has established itself as a credible source of Mat-Su health data, analysis, and recommendations. Through community partnerships, it has achieved significant population level health outcomes for Mat-Su residents and strengthened the continuum of care for behavioral health, child welfare, crisis response, transportation, senior services, and prevention.