Rush University Medical Center · 10 hours ago
SVP Chief Development Officer-22185
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$240.38/hr - $276.44/hr
10+ years expRush University Medical Center is a nationally recognized academic medical center committed to community health. The Chief Development Officer will lead the philanthropic strategy, fostering a culture of philanthropy that supports innovation across clinical care, medical education, research, and community engagement.
Clinical TrialsEducationHealth CareMedicalTraining
Responsibilities
Develops a strong and growth-oriented philanthropy program that provides a critical source of revenue for Rush University System for Health, inclusive of Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Oak Park Hospital and Rush Copley Medical Center
Responsible for the strategy and direction for philanthropy with a focus on the capital campaign, including staff organization and development, volunteer leadership, communications and special events
Oversees Without Boundaries Campaign. Key campaign priorities include health equity; neuroscience; bone and joint; cancer; education and workforce development; innovation; and emerging opportunities
Builds trusted philanthropic relationships that advance Rush’s mission to improve health for all
As a member of the senior leadership, ensures that the campaign goals and priorities align with the strategic plan of Rush University System for Health
Works as a collaborative partner with senior leaders and faculty to translate funding priorities into marketable philanthropic objectives leading to transformational gifts
Works closely with the CEO, University President, other system leadership and board leadership to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward gifts at the principal and transformational gift levels
Ensures the highest level of stewardship to donors and prospects
Works with the volunteer boards and their respective leadership to build a prospect base, extend Rush’s reach locally and nationally and enhance fundraising outcomes
Possesses a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; experience in cultivating donors across all communities and integrating inclusive practices into fundraising
Ensures integration and collaboration within the philanthropy department and across other departments in the system
Maintains knowledge of best practices in the non-profit sector
Partners with colleagues across the organization to ensure that every staff member embraces their role in raising philanthropic support for Rush
Qualification
Required
A minimum of ten years of management responsibility for building and leading philanthropy teams, preferably in an academic medical center, research university, or large hospital/health care system
Proven track record of cultivating, soliciting and stewarding gifts from individuals at the seven- and eight-figure level, preferably within a medical and/or research enterprise
Demonstrated success as an effective leader with expertise in talent management and mentoring, strategic planning, program implementation and program accountability
An understanding of the current environment for health sciences fundraising and best practices
Successful track record working with clinical and research faculty
Proven ability to work collaboratively across a large fundraising team to increase efficiencies and foster the best possible philanthropic outcomes for Rush
Expert knowledge of donor stewardship at the highest level, ensuring that donors receive excellent and coordinated communication and care
Experience developing strategy for and leading a large comprehensive capital campaign
Superior communication skills to express, orally and in writing, the mission and fundraising goals of Rush with clarity, passion and persuasion
Has cultivated a work environment of mutual respect, collaboration and teamwork
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree strongly preferred
Company
Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center offers healthcare services for children and adults, clinical trials, medical education and training services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknownKey Investors
Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Richa Gupta
Chief Operating Officer, Rush University Medical Group
Courtney Cole Kammer
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
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