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Job description
Executive Director
Hospice of Dubuque
1 Positions
ID: 94886
Posted On 09/12/2026
Job Overview
Hospice of Dubuque is seeking an experienced, mission-driven leader to serve as its Executive Director . Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the organization’s mission, financial sustainability, operational performance, compliance, community presence, and long-term growth.
This position serves as the primary liaison among the Board, leadership team, donors, community partners, healthcare organizations, and regulatory agencies while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the organization’s strategic plan.
Serve as the primary executive partner to the Board of Directors and support effective governance.
Provide leadership and accountability for organizational performance, financial stewardship, and mission fulfillment.
Guide and develop the senior leadership team while fostering a strong organizational culture.
Build and maintain relationships with donors, community leaders, healthcare partners, referral sources, and other key stakeholders.
Lead fundraising strategy, major donor engagement, and philanthropic growth initiatives.
Oversee organizational risk management, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance efforts.
Ensure resources are aligned with strategic priorities and organizational sustainability.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior executive role.
Demonstrated success in strategic planning, financial oversight, organizational leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience working with governing boards and leading through a senior leadership team.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the service area.
Preferred
Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MPA, or related field).
Executive leadership experience in hospice, healthcare, home health, palliative care, or nonprofit organizations.
Experience with fundraising, donor relations, and community engagement.
Experience managing organizations with annual operating budgets exceeding $5 million.
Why Join Hospice of Dubuque?
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a respected, community-centered non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life quality care and support. The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Hospice of Dubuque while advancing its mission, strengthening community impact, and ensuring long-term organizational success.
Join us in leading with purpose and making a lasting difference for patients, families, employees, and the communities we serve.
How to apply:
Please send resumes to
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Kayla Wolter
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Location
Dubuque, IA
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Company ID
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Hospice of Dubuque
About the Company
Hospice of Dubuque
Since 1983, Hospice of Dubuque has existed for the sole purpose of fulfilling its mission of providing compassionate care for the seriously ill and their loved ones. At Hospice of Dubuque, the community’s nonprofit hospice, all decisions are guided by this mission.
Every Hospice of Dubuque team member is focused on fulfilling the organization’s mission of providing compassionate care for the seriously ill and their loved ones. This special care team is comprised of exceptional individuals—talented and dedicated professionals who inspire respect and admiration among their peers and those they serve. To the patients and their families, the Hospice of Dubuque Interdisciplinary Team provides comfort and closure during one of life’s most vulnerable times. Working in hospice is more than a career choice; it is a calling. And, although it is emotionally challenging work, ask any of our team members and they will tell you, that the rewards are endless.
Our Mission
In 1983, a promise was made to the tri-state area. That year, with a small team of nurses and community volunteers, Hospice of Dubuque began serving the greater Dubuque community. The promise was then and still is now, a mission to provide compassionate care for persons with serious illness and their loved ones.
Our Vision
Hospice of Dubuque will advance hospice and palliative care in the tri-states through collaboration, education, stewardship, and dedication to mission-driven care.
Hospice Philosophy
Hospice affirms life and recognizes dying as a part of the process of living. Hospice exists to provide support and care for persons in the last phases of an incurable disease so that they may live as fully and comfortably as possible. Hospice neither hastens nor postpones death. Hospice exists in the hope and belief that through appropriate care and the promotion of a caring community sensitive to their needs, clients and families will be helped during the processes of dying and grieving.
Our Core Values
Hospice of Dubuque has carried out its sacred covenant with the tri-state community with an unwavering commitment to five core values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Professionalism. These core values represent what Hospice of Dubuque has held dear since its inception and also define how the mission is enacted each day with clients, colleagues, and the community.
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dubuque, IA, 52001, US
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