Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

The Development Officer, Major Gifts, supports the engagement of the highest-level donors to Lurie Children’s Hospital by supporting the work of the Major Gifts Department with the strategic, operational, and project-based aspects of engaging major and principal gift prospects. The role includes other duties, from time to time, associated with the productive functioning of a hybrid-office. The role of Development Officer, Major Gifts plays an important role in administratively and strategically supporting the engagement of high-level donors to Lurie Children’s Hospital.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support the implementation and execution of specific donor-strategies, defined by the Assistant Vice President(s), Major Gifts, for major and principal gift prospects. These donor strategies often involve timelines that span months, if not years, and include various touchpoints, meetings, engagement opportunities and reporting that are carefully sequenced and require seamless execution.
• Support the gathering and organization of various data and financial information that will inform donor engagement strategies and tactics. This involves successful collaboration and clear communication with colleagues across departments, including Finance teams Information Strategy and Donor Relations, among others.
• Oversee and execute logistics related to various on-site and off-site donor and team events and meetings. These other Departmental meetings may include, but are not limited to, scheduling, agenda development and minutes for departmental or Medical Center liaison meetings, team meetings, and cross collaborative brainstorming meetings.
• Actively manage calendars of the Assistant Vice President(s), Major Gifts and support Major Gift Officer colleagues in preparing for significant external and internal meetings. This person will support the scheduling of participants, logistical details and the preparation of donor materials.
• Provide event support for donor cultivation and Major Gift program platforms such as Innovators, Florida Programming, division specific cultivation events, and campaign events. This support could range from logistical planning to on-site execution. List pulls, invitations, expense tracking and budgeting, strategy brainstorm, travel coordination and vendor coordination may be required.
• The role may also include other event-related duties for strategies that involve cultivation and stewardship of donors via small events. This individual may be called on to provide logistical support, be available for occasional evening events, and be a part of the event management and execution team.
• Participate in the development of donor materials. This includes assisting with the project management request form and working with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure timely development of materials.
• Support the development of naming and gift agreement templates when required and ensure timely submission of finance and donor relations related paperwork.
• Compose and prepare routine correspondence and presentations from draft format, including writing and/or editing proposals and various types of correspondence that optimally and creatively present an appealing case for Lurie Children’s.
• A customer service focused individual who provides a reliable and responsive point person for a team often in the field. Place a high priority on serving internal and external contacts in a timely, courteous manner, following up until needs are met.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience, required.
• Two plus years of experience in a professional office setting, preferably with some exposure to fundraising.
• The Development Officer, Major Gifts also should have qualities of integrity, industry, and curiosity.
• Experience with database management.
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information and keep accurate records.
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented team environment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects under demanding deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills as well as creativity and resourcefulness.
  

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Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org