Senior Gifts Officer- Major Gifts

Overview Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is the largest pediatric provider in the region and offers cutting‑edge care and research. The Senior Gifts Officer will be a strategic thinker who brings passion for pediatric healthcare and a commitment to best practices in development. Responsibilities Tracks and manages information and strategies pertaining to his/her major gift portfolio, including timely and accurate documentation of conversations and contacts with donors, volunteers, Board members, physicians and senior hospital management. Identifies major and principal gift prospects. Manages a portfolio of approximately 100 major and principal gift prospects, primarily comprised of individuals and/or family foundations, where the target gift is $100,000 or above. Prepares and implements solicitation strategies for assigned prospects, working independently and in collaboration with Board members and other key volunteers, physicians and Medical Center administration. Serves as the primary Foundation liaison between assigned prospects and other individuals who are key to the prospect relationship; manages as much of the institutional communication with the prospect as possible, and maintains regular and tactical contact with prospects. Closes six‑ and seven‑figure gifts that reflect both the donor’s wishes and the Medical Center’s needs. Serves as a liaison to priority division(s) of the Medical Center, collaborating with physician and clinical leaders to develop compelling cases for support tied to strategic initiatives, capital projects, and research priorities. Models case work to additional members of the Foundation team. Maintains attention to detail as well as a grasp of big‑picture issues, while advancing individual relationships along the continuum of donor activity. Works directly with a major constituency (Board, Women’s Board, MRIC, etc.). Generates written communication for assigned prospects, including writing and/or editing proposals and various types of correspondence that optimally and creatively present an appealing case for Lurie Children’s Hospital. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with key volunteers, prospects and donors; identifies or creates meaningful organizational volunteer opportunities for major gift donors and prospects. Places a high priority on serving internal and external contacts in a timely, courteous manner; follows up until needs are met. Helps to strengthen the skills and professional development of major gifts officers. Manages one or more focused fundraising initiatives. Prepares income reports and projections on a regular basis. Participates in activities that support the development profession, including speaking at conferences and helping to plan them. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with a customer‑service focus on innovation, service excellence, and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to patients, families, co‑workers and others. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university required. A minimum of six years of fundraising experience required. Candidates should have a successful track record of securing major gifts. Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Required). Salary Pay Range: $83,200.00 – $137,280.00. 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 Equality & Non‑Discrimination 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr 10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago