Gift Officer Sr

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

91d•Onsite

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. The Senior Gift Officer, Foundation Giving is responsible for soliciting private foundation support on behalf of Lurie Children’s. This individual will develop and advance existing foundation relationships and seek new sources through the identification and cultivation of prospects, including in collaboration with Medical Center staff. The Senior Gift Officer will raise funds for a broad range of hospital needs, including research initiatives, staff and services complementing clinical care, and community programs. This individual will manage a portfolio of private foundations whose capacity is at least $25,000 annually, developing relationships and executing strategies that together will generate approximately $2 million annually in support of the hospital’s annual fundraising goals and longer-term campaign aspirations.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Five to ten years of development experience, preferably with foundation and/or corporate relations and within a hospital or higher education setting
A proven track record of successful gift solicitation with evidence of substantial fundraising accomplishments
A strong command of the English language and the ability to compose, edit, and proof written narratives and to communicate effectively verbally
Ability to represent Lurie Children’s confidently and professionally at site visits, fundraising events, and other events attended by private foundation staff, some of which are held during evenings and weekends
Be an excellent collaborator who places high priority on serving internal and external contacts in a courteous and timely way
Ability to serve as a strong and effective advocate for prospective donors while considering hospital needs
Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects under demanding deadlines with a high level of initiative and energy
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills as well as creativity and resourcefulness
Capacity to use word processing and spreadsheet software fluently, competence with creating budgets and expense reports preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising databases his helpful

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of 60-80 foundations and support all aspects of the giving cycle for qualified prospects, including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, in order to close five, six and seven-figure gifts that reflect the Medical Center’s needs and the Foundation’s priorities
Identify and qualify new prospects for all levels of the donor pipeline, including in partnership with the Prospect Development team, with the goal of growing a portfolio and obtaining new private foundation support for the Medical Center
Develop and write proposals, grant applications, and stewardship reports, including in coordination with the Communications team
Develop foundation relationships through site visits and other regular communication and represent Lurie Children’s to the foundation community at local events
Serve as the Foundation Relations team’s liaison to one or more Medical Center divisions
Track and manage information and strategies pertaining to the private foundation portfolio, including timely and accurate documentation of and action on interactions with donors, physicians, and Medical Center leaders
Forge and maintain strong relationships with donors, administrators, physicians, program directors, and other staff
Serve as Foundation Relations team point person to either the Office of Sponsored Programs, Finance, or Legal to ensure the grant management process follows hospital policies and that grants are stewarded and accounted for appropriately as required by the grantors
Assist the Director, Foundation Relations with refining team processes, workflows, and strategies to grow this area of philanthropy

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program