Director, Philanthropy, Elmhurst Hospital

Director, Philanthropy - Elmhurst Foundation

Hourly Pay Range: $46.79 - $72.52 – the hourly pay rate is determined by a candidate’s expertise, years of experience, and other factors.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Foundation (Elmhurst), the Director, Philanthropy is responsible for raising major gifts (five‑ to seven‑figure) from individuals, grateful patients, and family foundations for the Foundation. The candidate will conduct prospect identification and qualification in partnership with the Prospect Development team, physician partners, and other internal colleagues, then cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects in support of Endeavor Health’s clinical and patient‑care mission.

• Position:
  Director, Philanthropy
• Location:
  
  Elmhurst, IL
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full Time
• Hours:
  
  Monday‑Friday, during normal business hours
• Required Travel:
  Local travel as necessary to cultivate, solicit or steward key prospects & donors.

• Work with Prospect Development team members, physician partners, and other internal colleagues on vetting prospects to qualify and build pipeline.
• Proactively move donors and prospects through the fundraising cycle. Partner with physicians and leaders in assigned clinical areas to cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors in fundraising priority areas.
• Activate board members and other volunteers in peer‑to‑peer fundraising by supporting their outreach, engagement, and solicitation efforts, focusing on increasing the number of six‑ and seven‑figure gifts.
• Engage donors and prospects in strategic events to cultivate and steward relationships; for assigned event(s), own the event strategy and collaborate closely with events colleagues to showcase top priorities and talent, draw the right audience, strengthen awareness of impact, and advance solicitations.
• Engage in best‑in‑class fundraising practices, grounded in data intelligence and donor‑centered approaches, including filing contact reports, consistently entering and updating proposal data, participating in prospect strategy discussions, and staying current on philanthropic trends.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree, required. Master’s degree, preferred.
• Certification:
  Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), preferred.
• Experience:
  
  7+ years of demonstrated success in progressively senior fundraising roles, preferably in major gifts within healthcare, medical research, academic medical or other similarly complex institutions.
• Proven track record of closing five‑ and six‑figure gifts.
• Strategic thinker and collaborative partner with a bias for action and results.
• Strong judgment and emotional intelligence; able to navigate a highly matrixed organization with excellent, proactive communication and consultation.
• Confident and comfortable working in high‑level stakeholder settings with donors/prospects, physicians, and leaders; effectively supports board members and volunteers to drive peer‑to‑peer fundraising.
• Deploy best practices in donor development, with an understanding of emerging trends in philanthropy and fundraising.
• Donor‑centric mindset and approach, with strong commitment to customer service.
• Exceptional written, presentation, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to relate well to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Exceptional project management skills: fast‑paced and results‑oriented with the ability to work in a timely manner with multiple deadlines and competing requirements.
• Comfortable, flexible and adaptable in an entrepreneurial setting and building new programs in an emerging and changing environment.
• Manage confidential information with discretion and tact.
• Full suite of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Salesforce NPSP preferred, or other experience with CRMs.

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.