Sr Dir Donor Engagement and Communication
Sr Dir Donor Engagement and Communication
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$ 141440 - 233376
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and familyfriendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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General Summary of Position Responsibility:
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is in the midst of an ambitious comprehensive fundraising campaign. Inspired by our vision to ensure a healthier future for every child we are driven to engage our communities and supporters to change the future of childrens health.
The Senior Director Donor Engagement & Communication will be a strategic leader who plays a key role in the success of the campaign. He/she/they will lead a client services team which has two steams: first the team that envisions inspires creates and delivers a bestinclass donor experience; and second the team that develops and delivers a full suite of donor communication materials including fundraising proposals donor impact reports and pitch decks and related fundraising tools and assets. He/she/they will manage staff in the Donor Relations and Donor Communications teams and partner with the Vice President Community and Donor Engagement to develop strategies to proactively provide support for all cultivation solicitation acknowledgement recognition and stewardship efforts.
The Senior Director will be a seasoned leader who has demonstrated success developing strategies for individual donor engagement and onetomany stewardship initiatives. He/she/they will have experience working with internal and external constituents and senior leaders in various roles and will have a strong sense of how to craft a compelling donor presentation in a variety of formsfrom formal proposals to brief pitch decks. The Senior Director will have a track record in effective project management as well as a creative problemsolving mindset and a serviceoriented spirit.
Essential Job Functions:
Area Specific Job Accountabilities:
Ability to envision and develop thoughtful strategic plans annual goals and objectives servicelevel agreements program enhancements policies and procedures as well as the ability to implement manage and analyze the effectiveness of these plans over time and adjust where warranted.
Demonstrated understanding of the nuances of donor communications styles and preferences across generational social and demographic factors with an exceptional ability to absorb and translate information from a variety of sources into communications and programs that deliver impact and resonate with diverse audiences.
Effective collaboration with colleagues within the Foundation and across the organization to develop impactful omnichannel donor cultivation recognition and stewardship plans that measurably improve donor retention and increase engagement.
Aptitude for complex fundraising and database systems; use of technology and systems for marketing communications and donor engagement; use of graphic design elements and software and use of digital stewardship platforms
Excellent written and oral communication skills that promote academic and business professionalism and convey information and impact clearly and concisely.
Highly effective leadership and management of human and financial resources with a commitment to expand and centralize donor relations and communications efforts
Demonstrated experience fostering collaborative teamwork and accountability with an emphasis on team performance and perpetual development.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; advanced educational qualifications preferred.
Ten or more years of fundraising experience preferably in healthcare academic medicine or higher education.
Five or more years of management experience.
Willingness to attend meetings/events on evenings and occasional weekends.
Thorough knowledge of the fundraising industry and bestinclass donor stewardship practices.
Discretion with confidential materials.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Raisers Edge or other fundraising/CRM databases.
Spreadsheet and database software experience.
Ability to work independently in a deadlineoriented 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.
Dexterity to operate computer equipment.
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Pay Range
$141440.00$233376.00 SalaryAt Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.
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 Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program
Theres a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
