Senior Development Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships
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 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation exists to advance the hospital’s mission of providing excellent, compassionate care and creating healthier futures for children. Philanthropy supports leading-edge clinical care, innovative research, family support services, and community health initiatives that help every child thrive. The Foundation works to build strong, meaningful relationships that inspire investment in the wellbeing of children and families across Chicago and beyond. The Sr. Development Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships supports the team’s mission to position Lurie Children’s as the charity of choice for corporate partners in Chicago and beyond. The position reports to the Director, Corporate Partnerships, with a dotted line reporting structure to the Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships. The role manages daily operations, in-kind giving, lead intake, event logistics, stewardship, volunteer engagement, and data integrity across the corporate portfolio. The Sr. Coordinator works closely with prospect managers to activate campaigns, track gifts, and deliver a strong donor experience that advances revenue, retention, and pipeline growth.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field preferred but not required.
- 1–2 years of experience in a professional setting. Experience in fundraising, marketing, or public relations is appreciated but not required.
- Candidate should be detail oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Must be able to attend meetings and events, including some held during evenings and weekends, and present themselves professionally as a representative of Lurie Children’s.
- Should demonstrate integrity, curiosity, and drive, with an energy level that supports high-quality, timely work.
- Must exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when working with volunteers, donors, and staff. Should be patient, understanding, accurate, reliable, and able to work independently.
- A collaborative team approach is necessary to work effectively with internal and external partners.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required, along with creativity and resourcefulness.
- Must be willing to participate in meetings, special events, donor cultivation and recognition programs, and other activities across Foundation teams.
Responsibilities
- Partner with prospect managers on year-round fundraising and stewardship strategy for corporate donors. Produce digital and print materials, manage partner communications, and support onsite activations.
- Lead inbound corporate engagement, including oversight of the in-kind portfolio and qualification of new corporate leads. Source donations that align with hospital needs and serve as the primary point of contact for corporate in-kind inquiries. Review and qualify inbound leads by assessing partnership potential and coordinating next steps with leadership.
- Support grants and reporting. Research corporate grant opportunities and assist with letters of inquiry, proposals, and renewals. Coordinate submission timelines, gather required documentation, and route materials for approval. Compile impact reports by collecting program updates, patient stories, and data. Track deadlines and deliverables to ensure timely submissions.
- Plan and support corporate fundraising events and donor visits. Coordinate all event logistics for onsite experiences at Lurie Children’s, ensuring a smooth and welcoming visit for corporate donors and partners. Support event leads for CMNH Partner Summit, Corporate Champions, and other corporate donor events.
- Administer giving and engagement platforms, including Benevity, GiveSmart, and Double the Donation. Monitor submissions and campaign pages, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with internal partners or vendors as needed.
- Maintain accurate financial and donor records. Enter contact reports and proposal updates in Raiser’s Edge, record corporate gifts, support gift transmittals and check coding, manage gift documentation, and track invoices and purchasing for fundraising and stewardship materials.
- Oversee vendor relationships for team materials. Source and price items such as event apparel, signage, and stewardship gifts, route orders through internal approval processes, place orders with vendors, track delivery, and manage accurate and timely payment.
- Execute partner stewardship. Prepare and send acknowledgments and impact updates through letters, email, and personal touchpoints. Support partner visits and events by representing Lurie Children’s onsite and ensuring a positive and donor-centered experience.
- Provide responsive support to internal and external partners. Meet standards for timeliness, accuracy, communication, and teamwork.
Benefits
- For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- 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
- Various voluntary benefits:
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
