Senior Associate Director, Major Gifts

National Jewish Health•Northbrook, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

National Jewish Health is seeking a Senior Associate Director, Major Gifts to join the Chicago Regional Office in Northbrook. This role supports philanthropic partnerships across the Midwest and advances the institution’s mission to heal, to discover and to educate. The ideal candidate is a strategic fundraiser with experience securing major gifts and managing a high-performing donor portfolio. Position Highlights: Manages and grows a portfolio of major gift donors, securing contributions of $25,000 and above Develops and executes fundraising strategies to meet or exceed revenue goals Identifies, cultivates, and solicits individual and foundation prospects Partners with leadership and volunteers to strengthen donor engagement Prepares proposals and maintains accurate donor records The position requires approximately 25% travel and follows a hybrid schedule of four in-office days and one remote day per week. National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, pioneering advances in preventive and personalized medicine through patient care, research, and education. With a legacy dating back to 1899, the organization continues to make a meaningful impact on lives every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
A minimum of five years recent and related fundraising experience required.

Nice To Haves

Additional training in development and non-profit management preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate and solicit donors and prospects capable of giving major, planned, capital, endowment, annual or event support.
Works with Trustees or other volunteers and creates and implements strategies for donor cultivation and engagement.
Develops a fundraising plan to meet defined revenue and activity goals.
Partners with leadership, develops activity plans and implements overall strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of new and exsiting donors.
Assists with developing strategies to meet or exceed all budgeted revenue goals.
Researches present and prospective donors to determine philanthropic capacity.
Confirms and secures donations from donors.
Cultivates donor relationships with high level of personal communication through telephone, electronic, written (letters, invitations, applications, proposals, etc.).
Develops new leadership to serve on the Council of National Trustees as volunteers.
Documents all donor contacts in compliance with National Jewish Health Development procedures.
Maintains active portfolio according to best practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Cigna health plans regional office employees.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan