Officer

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.

Day (United States of America)

Location

Olympia Center

Job Description

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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
  
  

Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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
  
  

Preferred

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

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

$83,200.00-$137,280.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

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
  
  

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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