President and Chief Development Officer

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

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The President & Chief Development Officer (“CDO”) is the senior level strategist, fundraiser and leader, responsible for the oversight and management of all aspects of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation (“Foundation”). The CDO is nominated by the President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Hospital of Chicago Medical Center (“Medical Center”) and elected by the Medical Center’s Board of Directors. Charged with the responsibility of developing and delivering the most ambitious comprehensive Campaign in the history of Lurie Children’s, the CDO will lead the Foundation team to maximize financial support for the Medical Center and all of its affiliates, including Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s of Chicago (Hospital), Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute (Research Institute) and the Lurie Children’s Medical Group, Inc. (LCMG) (collectively, “Lurie Children’s”). The CDO works closely with the Medical Center CEO, members of the Hospital, Research Institute, and Foundation Boards of Directors, the Hospital’s leadership team, Department Chairs, Division Chiefs and faculty across the Medical Center. The CDO reports directly to the Medical Center CEO and serves as a member of the senior leadership team and as an advisor on all issues related to philanthropy, and will have significant interaction with top-tier donors and volunteers. Travel required.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 to 15 years of experience in not-for-profit management at complex, mission-driven, diverse medical or academic institution(s) which rely upon broad community support, philanthropy, and volunteer organizations for survival and growth is required, as is a demonstrated record of leadership ability and professional accomplishment.
Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale fundraising campaigns.
Strong background in directing an innovative fund development within a complex and rapidly changing environment is necessary, as is extensive experience working with senior leadership.
Ability to achieve disciplined approaches to planning and decision-making in a challenging and decentralized environment.
Ability to articulate a vision for a children’s hospital and the integration of that vision with the strategic direction and the functions of planning and marketing.
Demonstrated success in soliciting and closing principal gifts, and direct experience in management of major projects is required.
Successful track record in board development, education, and engagement.
Intellectual depth paired with political savvy and intuition, as well as the ability to organize and present information in a concise and easily understood manner.
Accomplished storyteller.
Demonstrated experience in effectively motivating and managing people, both inside and outside direct span of control.
Strong financial acumen and deep understanding of the relationship between philanthropy, organizational strategy and financial performance.
High level of data fluency and proficiency in interpreting financial statements, budgets and fundraising performance metrics.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, finesse, and adaptability.
Action-oriented with a high degree of personal motivation and commitment to the mission of a children’s hospital and children’s health in general.
Builds collaborative relationships across key constituencies, influences effectively, and leads teams through change while advancing enterprise goals.
Fosters a high-performing, inclusive culture through coaching, talent development, employee engagement, and empowerment.
Communicates with clarity, transparency, and emotional intelligence, skillfully navigating complex situations and challenging conversations.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement short- and long-term strategies to increase philanthropic revenue to support the Medical Center’s mission.
Provide vision and leadership to guide strategic fundraising programs across all donor constituencies, with particular attention to the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship to transformational donor prospects.
Actively involved with the leadership of several affiliated organizations that advocate, promote, and raise funds for Lurie Children’s.
Analyze fundraising potential, set objectives, and work with the staff to achieve stated goals.
Serve as member of the senior leadership team and will be an active participant in the philanthropic support of Medical Center’s strategic plan, and other strategic priorities.
Work collaboratively with other leaders to further the priorities of the organization.
Coordinate communication with Lurie Children’s administration and medical staff related to fundraising priorities.
Manage people, budget and operations, problem-solve in a fast-paced environment, listen carefully and build consensus.
Actively participates in recruiting, retaining and motivating staff and serves as a mentor to more junior staff members.
Develop an organizational structure and policies to ensure the effectiveness of fundraising efforts.
Facilitate the solicitation of major gifts and principal gifts in alignment with Lurie Children’s priorities.
Responsible for management of a group of top-tier prospects.
Perform direct solicitation independently, or in tandem with the Medical Center CEO, board members, volunteers, or other Hospital leaders.
Play a visible role in enthusiastically communicating the objectives of the Foundation.
Deliver presentations to physicians, caregivers, volunteer leaders, donors, and friends, traveling as required.
Oversee development of communication materials related to philanthropy.
Serve as a member of the Board of Directors of Lurie Children’s Foundation, staffing committees as appropriate across the Boards of the Medical Center.
Support the work of the Foundation Board, including educating members of Lurie Children’s emerging fundraising priorities.
Engage Board members in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of top-tier prospects.
Work in conjunction with members of the Board to recruit and retain new Board members.
Optimize volunteer structure and framework.
Manage and motivate senior Foundation leaders comprising the management team, who are in turn responsible for the leadership of the Foundation’s team members.
Perform job functions adhering to service principles, with customer service focus on innovation, service excellence and teamwork in order to provide the highest quality care and service to patients, families, co-workers and others.
Develops an organizational structure and policies to ensure effective administration of fundraising efforts.

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