Chief Development Officer (CDO) - Loyola Medicine (IL/IN)

Trinity Health•Maywood, IL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will provide strategic leadership for fund development efforts at Loyola Medicine, aiming to secure charitable investments from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other entities to advance the mission of Loyola Medicine through its affiliated institutions: Loyola University Health System, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, and Loyola University Niehoff School of Nursing. The CDO will foster a donor-centered approach, enabling contributions across medical education, research, and patient care. This role requires close collaboration with senior leaders, including the CEO of Loyola University Health System, the Dean of the Medicine School, the Dean of the Nursing School, and the Provost for the Health Sciences Division. A key aspect of the role involves cultivating a strong, collaborative relationship with the Vice President for Advancement and university development teams. Loyola Medicine, part of Trinity Health, is an academic, quaternary care system with multiple hospitals and numerous outpatient facilities serving the greater Chicagoland area and parts of Northern Indiana. The system is known for its comprehensive services, including a Level 1 trauma center, Illinois's largest burn center, a transplant center, and a children's hospital, alongside its academic affiliation for training future healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in nonprofit management, philanthropic studies, journalism, communications, marketing, business or other related field required.
Six to ten (6-10) years of previous job-related experience.
Ten (10) years’ experience as a development executive within a sophisticated, comprehensive development program with demonstrated achievement in systematic and measured major gift fundraising preferred.
At least five (5) years as the Chief Development Officer, Foundation President, VP of Philanthropy or similar executive role.
At least five years recent development experience in a healthcare system or significant healthcare facility.
Demonstrated experience orchestrating, soliciting, and closing principal and major gifts at the six-, seven-, and eight-figure level.
Demonstrated success in a leadership role for a campaign of $25 Million+.
Professional fundraising certification (CFRE, FAHP or equivalent).
Active involvement in advancing the philanthropy profession at a national level as demonstrated through service, speaking, thought leadership, etc.
Five (5) years managerial experience with proven capabilities to organize staff and provide day-to-day direction.
Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Ability to communicate verbally.
Ability to compile complex reports and develop presentations.
Ability to compose letters and memorandums.
Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people.
Ability to deal with stressful situations.
Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks.
Ability to lead work teams.
Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to maintain office files and follow standard office procedures.
Ability to negotiate, persuade and establish direction.
Ability to organize workflow.
Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and work processing.
Ability to plan, coordinate and develop multiple projects.
Ability to work as an effective team member.
Ability to negotiate with high-level interpersonal skills.
Genuine commitment to the organization and its healthcare mission.
Deep understanding of the elements of and priorities in a healthcare fund development program to create a strategic vision and plan for philanthropy.
Proactive, goal-oriented leader who makes decisions and executes upon a timely implementation of plans.
Superior interpersonal, communications, presentation and listening skills.
Outstanding relationship builder who builds strong and genuine connections.
Ability to inspire, lead, manage, coach, mentor and recruit an exceptional team.
Ability to earn trust and confidence, to collaborate effectively with and to engage allies including executives, boards, physicians to advance philanthropy.
Strong analytic, innovation and creative skills and willingness to undertake appropriate risk to proactively seek and implement emerging practice.
Unassailable integrity, ethical fortitude and trustworthiness.
Ability to manage and leverage human and financial resources effectively.
Experience with capital campaign design, implementation and completion.
Knowledge of planned giving instruments and other complex gifts.
Understanding of IRS regulations and tax laws applicable to charitable giving.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.
Ten (10) years’ experience as a development executive within a sophisticated, comprehensive development program with demonstrated achievement in systematic and measured major gift fundraising preferred.
At least five (5) years as the Chief Development Officer, Foundation President, VP of Philanthropy or similar executive role.
At least five years recent development experience in a healthcare system or significant healthcare facility.
Professional fundraising certification (CFRE, FAHP or equivalent).
Active involvement in advancing the philanthropy profession at a national level as demonstrated through service, speaking, thought leadership, etc.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for all development efforts for Loyola Medicine and the Health Sciences Division.
Develop a strategic philanthropy plan with short-term and long-range goals for development programs, focusing on major and planned giving from individuals, corporations, foundations, organizations, and others to advance capital, project, program, and research funding priorities.
Collaborate closely with the Health System CEO, the Provost for Health Sciences, and Deans to develop strategies for securing transformational gifts.
Manage a significant personal portfolio of highly capable donors and prospects.
Recruit, retain, develop, mentor, and supervise the development team to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and outstanding overall performance toward goals.
Actively engage key allies, including health system leadership, deans, physicians, community leadership volunteers, and others, in a planned program of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Share the vision and case for support with key community and donor constituencies to foster understanding and interest in Loyola Medicine and the Health Sciences.
Ensure the utilization of a systematic and data-driven process to evaluate the capacity and interests of prospective donors and manage existing relationships.
Utilize benchmarking and metrics to continually assess and refine the program.
Ensure appropriate donor stewardship, including acknowledgement, recognition, and sharing of impact.
Coordinate with Accounting/Finance to ensure all gifts are appropriately booked and documented for audit compliance.
Provide strategic counsel on development management matters and keep leaders and colleagues informed of trends and benchmarks.
Oversee the preparation and management of an annual operating budget and plan.
Provide routine progress reports on goals and key gifts.
Be actively engaged in the civic and community life of Chicagoland.
Conduct all work in a manner consistent with the vision and values of Loyola.
Undertake other duties as assigned to advance philanthropy for Loyola Medicine and the Health Sciences Division.