SVP Chief Development Officer-22185

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Location : Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit : Rush Medical Center

Hospital : Rush University Medical Center

Department : Philanthropy

Work Type : Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift : Shift 1

Work Schedule : 8 Hr (8 : 00 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 : 00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( https : / / www.rush.edu / rush-careers / employee-benefits ).

Pay Range : $240.38 - $276.44 per hour

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Summary

As a key member of the Rush University System for Health executive leadership team, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) will lead and elevate the philanthropic strategy for a nationally recognized academic medical center with a long-standing commitment to the community. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CDO will shape and drive a culture of philanthropy that fuels innovation across clinical care, medical education, research, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develops a strong and growth-oriented philanthropy program that provides a critical source of revenue for Rush University System for Health, inclusive of Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Oak Park Hospital and Rush Copley Medical Center.
• Responsible for the strategy and direction for philanthropy with a focus on the capital campaign, including staff organization and development, volunteer leadership, communications and special events.
• Oversees Without Boundaries Campaign. Key campaign priorities include health equity; neuroscience; bone and joint; cancer; education and workforce development; innovation; and emerging opportunities.
• Builds trusted philanthropic relationships that advance Rush’s mission to improve health for all.
• As a member of the senior leadership, ensures that the campaign goals and priorities align with the strategic plan of Rush University System for Health.
• Works as a collaborative partner with senior leaders and faculty to translate funding priorities into marketable philanthropic objectives leading to transformational gifts.
• Works closely with the CEO, University President, other system leadership and board leadership to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward gifts at the principal and transformational gift levels.
• Ensures the highest level of stewardship to donors and prospects.
• Works with the volunteer boards and their respective leadership to build a prospect base, extend Rush’s reach locally and nationally and enhance fundraising outcomes.
• Possesses a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; experience in cultivating donors across all communities and integrating inclusive practices into fundraising.
• Ensures integration and collaboration within the philanthropy department and across other departments in the system.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices in the non-profit sector.
• Partners with colleagues across the organization to ensure that every staff member embraces their role in raising philanthropic support for Rush.

Professional Experience And Abilities

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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