Career Opportunity
The Foundation for a Healthy High Point seeks a highly relational, strategic, and community-focused leader to serve as its next Executive Director. The ideal candidate will be a trusted convener, systems thinker, and visible community connector who can translate a compelling vision into meaningful action, build authentic partnerships across High Point, and steward the Foundation’s resources to achieve long-term community impact.
About the Foundation
The Foundation for a Healthy High Point partners with the community to improve the health and well-being of Greater High Point residents by addressing upstream social determinants of health through investment and engagement. The Foundation envisions a future where all residents have the opportunity to live healthier lives and works to transform the underlying conditions that shape health outcomes.
Serving the Greater High Point region, the Foundation takes a place-based, community-centered approach, listening to residents and collaborating with partners to drive long-term, systems-level change. Guided by values of collaboration, equity, and transformative impact, the Foundation acts as both an investor and convener to advance sustainable community health solutions.
Reporting Structure: The Executive Director reports to a 13-person Board of Directors and leads a small, dedicated staff team.
Total Staff and Budget: The Foundation has 4 staff members and oversees annual grants and charitable distributions of approximately $2.7 million, with financial assets of approximately $62.7 million. Since its inception, the Foundation has approved over $22 million to support the Greater High Point community.
Salary: The salary is commensurate with experience and with a range of $195,000 to $210,000. Benefits include medical and dental insurance covered 80% by the Foundation, 403(b) match, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance benefit, and paid time off.
Working Location: Located in High Point, NC, with strong community presence expected. Preference to live in High Point, NC.
Key Responsibilities of the Executive DirectorCommunity Leadership and External Engagement
· Serve as a visible and trusted leader throughout High Point, building authentic relationships across sectors.
· Convene community stakeholders, including residents, nonprofits, healthcare leaders, and public partners.
· Act as the Foundation’s primary ambassador and spokesperson, elevating its presence and role in the community.
· Listen deeply to community voices and ensure they inform strategy and decision-making.
Strategic Leadership and Systems Impact
· Lead the Foundation in defining and advancing a clear vision for community health and well-being.
· Translate systems-level thinking into practical, measurable strategies and initiatives.
· Align investments and partnerships to address the social determinants of health.
· Identify emerging community needs and opportunities for long-term, upstream impact.
Grantmaking, Community Investment, and Impact
· Oversee the Foundation’s grantmaking strategy, ensuring alignment with community priorities and mission.
· Guide the evaluation of grantee performance, program outcomes, and overall community impact.
· Ensure responsible stewardship and deployment of the Foundation’s financial resources.
· Promote learning, adaptation, and continuous improvement in grantmaking practices.
Board Partnership and Governance
· Serve as a strategic partner to the Board of Directors, supporting effective governance and decision-making.
· Provide clear, timely information to support fiduciary oversight and strategic direction.
· Partner with the Board in setting priorities, policies, and long-term vision.
· Strengthen board engagement and alignment with organizational goals.
Organizational Leadership and Operations
· Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable culture.
· Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with mission.
· Manage financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, audit and asset investment strategies.
· Ensure strong internal communication, clarity of roles, and organizational alignment.
The Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
· A highly relational, community-centered leadership style, with demonstrated ability to build trust and partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
· A strategic and systems-oriented mindset, with experience translating vision into actionable and measurable outcomes.
· Deep understanding of or strong appreciation for place-based work and community dynamics, with the ability to quickly build local knowledge and credibility.
· Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and community voice, particularly in addressing social determinants of health.
· Strong communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage, and clearly articulate impact and strategy.
· Senior level experience in philanthropy, grantmaking, community investment, nonprofit leadership, or related sectors, with an understanding of stewardship of resources.
· Proven ability to work effectively with a board of directors and lead within a governance-driven organization.
· Experience leading teams and building a positive, collaborative organizational culture.
· High levels of integrity, accountability, and transparency.
· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; an advanced degree in public health, business administration, or a related area is preferred.
Alignment to the mission, vision, and core values is essential.
About The Foundation for a Healthy High Point
The Foundation focuses on key drivers of health, including:
· Neighborhood conditions and built environment
· Healthcare access and quality
· Social and community context
· Economic stability
· Education access and quality
Guided by values of transformative impact, collaboration, active listening, transparency, and advocacy, the Foundation prioritizes communities with the greatest need, centers community voice, and works to ensure equitable opportunities in its grantmaking.
Want to know more? Visit www.healthyhighpoint.org.
About City
Greater High Point has a unique footprint, including the towns of Jamestown, Trinity and Archdale in addition to the city of High Point, and stretching across four counties (Forsyth, Guilford, Davidson and Randolph). The area is also unique in its rich and vibrant history, economy, and culture.
Want to know more? Visit www.highpointnc.gov.
How To Apply
Join The Foundation for a Healthy High Point and play a critical role in shaping its future while driving impactful change in the community.
To apply, click on the link for this position at https://jobs.armstrongmcguire.com/. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of The Foundation for a Healthy High Point as well as the stated responsibilities and qualifications.
Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact [email protected]. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.
Application deadline is July 15, 2026.
About Armstrong McGuire
Armstrong McGuire is a national executive search, fundraising, and strategic advising firm that believes in unlocking the potential of nonprofit leaders and the communities they serve. Founded in 2004, our diverse team of advisors work with clients and leaders to align strategy, optimize operations, build capacity, and lead nationwide searches that bring supremely talented individuals to high-impact organizations.Learn more about our services in talent acquisition, fundraising counsel, and strategic planning. Armstrong McGuire
Pay: $195,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
