Vice President Philanthropy Strategy & Governance

Overview

Major Responsibilities:
Partner with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to design and execute a systemwide philanthropy strategy aligned with Advocate Health’s enterprise goals and community health priorities.

• Develop frameworks and initiatives that foster collaboration, innovation, and measurable impact across regional foundations and affiliates.
• Lead strategic planning processes for philanthropy that identify growth opportunities, define shared priorities, and track outcomes.
• Serve as a thought partner and advisor to the Office of Philanthropy leadership team, ensuring initiatives are data-informed, mission-driven, and future-focused.
• Oversee the governance model for philanthropy across Advocate Health’s regional foundations, ensuring consistent standards, accountability, and legal compliance.
• Partner with the General Counsel and regional boards to strengthen bylaws, policy alignment, and fiduciary oversight.
• Develop and lead board education and engagement programs focused on philanthropy’s role in advancing the mission and values of Advocate Health.
• Serve as a resource and advisor to foundation CEOs and boards on governance best practices, policy interpretation, and compliance matters.
• Build trusted relationships with regional foundation presidents, system executives, and mission leaders to foster a cohesive culture of philanthropy.
• Work closely with Communications, Marketing, and Mission Integration teams to align philanthropy storytelling with Advocate Health’s values and brand.
• Represent the philanthropy enterprise in system leadership councils and cross-functional initiatives.
• Partner with the Learning & Development team to design leadership development programs for philanthropy staff across the system.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree.

Experience Required

At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in large, complex nonprofit or health system philanthropy.

• Proven success leading governance, policy, or strategy in multi-foundation or federated fundraising structures.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, performance measurement, and organizational alignment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Deep understanding of philanthropy governance, nonprofit law, and enterprise-level fundraising strategy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and facilitation skills.
• Exceptional relationship builder with board members, executives, and regional partners.
• Proven ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and faith-based values consistent with Advocate Health’s mission.

None Required.

DISCLAIMER:
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.