President and Chief Development Officer

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Hospitals, Clinics, Non-Medical Staff

Chicago, IL - USA

Vice President

Experteer Overview

As President & Chief Development Officer, you will lead the Foundation to deliver an ambitious fundraising Campaign supporting the Medical Center and its affiliates. You will align philanthropic strategy with the hospital’s mission, working with senior leaders, boards, and top donors to drive transformational giving. The role combines strategy, people leadership, and donor stewardship in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This is an opportunity to shape a landmark Campaign and elevate philanthropy across multiple organizations under Lurie Children’s.

Compensation / Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
Employer contributions toward Health Savings Account
Tuition assistance

Responsibilities

Develop and implement short- and long-term fundraising strategies to increase revenue in support of the Medical Center’s mission.
Provide vision to guide fundraising programs across donor constituencies and manage the solicitation and stewardship of transformational prospects.
Lead and supervise the foundation management team, managing budget, operations, and staff development.
Personally manage a pool of top-tier prospects and perform direct solicitations, alone or with senior leaders.
Communicate Foundation objectives to physicians, caregivers, donors, and volunteers; oversee related communications materials.
Engage and support the Foundation Board, educating on priorities and involving board members in fundraising activities.
Hire, promote, evaluate, and develop Foundation staff in alignment with policy.
Develop organizational structure and policies to ensure effective administration of fundraising efforts.
Collaborate with hospital leadership to align fundraising priorities with strategic plans.
Travel as required to engage donors and partners.
Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture and manage relationships across affiliates and external partners.

Key requirements

Minimum 12–15 years of experience in not-for-profit management at complex, mission-driven institutions with broad community support.
Proven leadership ability and a track record in leading large-scale fundraising campaigns.
Experience directing innovative fund development in a complex, dynamic environment and working with senior leadership.
Ability to plan and make decisions in a decentralized setting and articulate a vision for a children’s hospital.
Successful experience soliciting and closing principal gifts and managing major projects.
Strong board development, education, and engagement experience.
Excellent communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills; data fluency and financial acumen.

leadership and people-management strategic thinking collaboration and teamwork fundraising campaign management plannning and budgeting data fluency and fundraising metrics

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