NI-Senior Philanthropy Consultant
NI-Senior Philanthropy Consultant
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Job Description
Pay Range: $39.16 - $58.74 / hour
Additional components of compensation may include:
- Evening night and weekend shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
Benefits information: UW Health in northern Illinois you will have:
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO Medical Dental Vision retirement short and long-term disability paternity leave adoption assistance tuition assistance
Annual wellness reimbursement
Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
Strong shared governance structure
Commitment to employee voice
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Executive Director the Senior Philanthropy Consultant for SwedishAmerican Health Foundation (SAHF) is a dynamic and results-driven leader responsible for developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies that inspire engagement cultivate donor relationships and secure philanthropic support to fund life-saving investments that advance remarkable health care at UW Health in northern Illinois (UWH).
As a key member of the team this individual will play a lead role in expanding the Foundations impact by overseeing and managing a comprehensive development strategy with clear goals and priorities. This positions primary focus will be on mid-to-major level gifts planned giving donor relations fundraising campaigns and strategic initiatives to ensure sustained support for SAHF and UWH initiatives. Core responsibilities include donor identification cultivation solicitation and stewardship as well as corporate and foundation relations grant identification/writing special events annual and capital campaigns and CRM/donor database utilization. The Senior Philanthropy Consultant partners closely with the Executive Director to identify new opportunities implement strategic plans and execute special projects that enhance donor engagement and philanthropic growth.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
A Bachelors Degree is required.
Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Communications Nonprofit Management or a related field preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Certification as a Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred.
A valid Illinois drivers license required.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Experience:
- A minimum of five years of relevant experience in resource development/fundraising marketing/communications or a comparable field is required.
- Familiarity with the philanthropic community in Northern Illinois and experience in healthcare fundraising are preferred.
- Experience in planned giving grant writing and CRM/donor database management (e.g. Virtuous or similar platforms) required.
- Experience and comfort with public speaking to groups of varying sizes and demographics required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Effective leadership and administrative abilities with good judgment and ability to act decisively at the right time.
- Positive can-do attitude coupled with a sense of urgency and willingness to try new ideas.
- Inspires confidence appropriate risk taking and achievement of high standards.
- Proven track record in donor acquisition with success in cultivating and securing mid-level to major gifts.
- Skilled relationship-builder with a collaborative work style and strong interpersonal skills able to engage staff donors volunteers and community partners effectively.
- Self-starter with strong critical thinking goal-setting and innovative problem-solving abilities coupled with a passion for learning new skills and technology.
- Ability to work independently manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated creativity flexibility and innovative approach to problem resolution.
- Excellent organizational planning and project management abilities.
- Strong understanding of donor stewardship principles and innovative engagement strategies.
- Proficient in using donor analytics to inform strategic decision-making.
- Excellent writing editing and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge unique perspectives and qualities each employee and physician brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
