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

Description 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. Responsibilities Serve as Northwestern Memorial Foundation staff liaison with the Women’s Board Support Women’s Board member engagement along with the leadership teams Manage, execute and/or oversee all office activities to ensure continuous operation and support of The Women’s Board, its members and various committees Provide operational support for all Women’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 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. Qualifications Required 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). Preferred Healthcare fundraising experience; Public speaking and presentation skills; Excellent knowledge of Raiser’s Edge database. Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position) Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwestern Medicine