Program Manager-Philanthropy, Lake Forest Hospital Women’s Board

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Forest, IL

12d•$81,993 - $118,892•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager, Philanthropy reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare (NMHC), adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Program Manager, Philanthropy, in partnership with the Manager, Philanthropy supports planning and implementation activities for Northwestern Memorial Foundation (NMF). The Program Manager, Philanthropy utilizes their program and process expertise to implement department objectives and organizational goals. They support the development and reporting of performance metrics, monitoring of workplans/products, and the coordination of resources. The Program Manager, Philanthropy effectively communicates, manages resources and works collaboratively across all teams and levels. NMF raises funds to support the health system’s strategic goals to deliver exceptional care and experience, advance and extend medical science and knowledge and enhance people, culture and resources through: (1) raising planned, principal and major gifts, (2) cultivating and stewarding donors, and (3) fostering a culture of philanthropy at NMHC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in fundraising, community outreach, healthcare or development position with a proven track record, preferably in a non-profit organization
Ability to earn the confidence of a wide range of internal and external constituents and to network within a professional, corporate environment
Demonstrated project management, organizational, analysis and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral, communication and interpersonal skills
High degree of professionalism, sensitivity, and integrity
Strong intellectual curiosity, initiative and highly effective listen/communication skills
Proven ability to meet deadlines, communicate effectively and track details
Demonstrated high levels of leadership and flexibility in a team environment
Comfortable leading projects, setting priorities for a team, thinking creatively and working as both a collaborative team member and leader
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Healthcare fundraising experience
Public speaking and presentation skills
Excellent knowledge of Raiser’s Edge database

Responsibilities

Serve as Northwestern Memorial Foundation staff liaison with the Women’s Board
Support Women’s Board member engagement along with the leadership teams
Co-manage, execute and/or oversee all office activities to ensure continuous operation and support of The Woman’s Board, its members and various committees
Provide operational support for all Woman’s Board meetings, fundraising events and other philanthropic activities
Support the WB President and various committees in developing the WB’s annual calendar for meetings, events and activities. Work with NMF Director to coordinate speakers and other NM/professional presenters or event attendees
Cross train with and provide back up for the other Program Manager
In partnership with Manager, Philanthropy demonstrates program expertise and clear leadership with the ability to manage programs, articulating concise deliverables and adapting to the evolving needs
In conjunction with NMF leadership and department Manager, sets annual programmatic and financial goals for NMF. Develops and implements short- and long-term objectives to meet those goals in partnership with staff across business units
Demonstrate strong ability to illustrate and effectively present complex and planning scenarios at a variety of technical levels to advisors, colleagues and donors/prospects
Develop and manage an operating budget
Maintain and/or develop organization-wide and departmental policies/procedures relevant to areas of responsibility
Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously strengthen leadership capabilities
Represent and provide support for NMF at appropriate events related to donor cultivation, stewardship and fundraising activities. This includes interactions with various levels of donors and constituents, both internally and externally
Respond to unanticipated complex issues as well as manage critical and confidential information
Utilize meaningful metrics to assess outcomes and achieve goals
Exemplify the NMHC values of patients first, integrity excellence and teamwork
Perform other duties as assigned