Manager, Presidents Circle & Annual Giving (NCH)

Reporting to the Foundation’s Assistant Executive Director, the President’s Circle and Annual Giving Manager is a front-line gift officer responsible for developing and implementing plans to grow the annual fund with specific focus on securing gifts of $1,000-$10,000+.

In addition to overseeing the annual fund, this position will steward, retain and grow the existing pool of mid-level donors; identify, cultivate and solicit new mid-level prospects; and build the pipeline of future major gift donors by qualifying individuals for possible assignment to the major gifts team. The role will work to deepen relationships with donors and prospects, inspire donors to upgrade their philanthropic giving and rate NCH Foundation among their top charitable organizations.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Manager, Presidents Circle & Annual Giving

• Location: Arlington Heights, IL

• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

• Hours: Monday-Friday, during normal business hours

• Required Travel: local travel will be required for events

What you will do:

• Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects for gifts from $1,000 to over $10,000 with emphasis on retaining/upgrading existing donors, reengaging past donors, and securing new donors. Attends organization events and travels to donor or prospect locations.

• Develops annual strategic and tactical plans aimed at mid-level donor (President’s Circle) growth, retention and increased giving.

• Qualifies prospects for potential major gift/planned giving capacity and interest. Provide appropriate background on prospects to be assigned to major gift or planned giving portfolios and partner with solicitation team as appropriate.

• Plans, budgets, and oversees all aspects of the annual fund including direct mail/email campaigns for grateful patient/new donor acquisition; year-end, Doctor's Day and special appeals; and employee and physician giving campaigns; working with other Foundation team members as appropriate. Writes compelling fundraising appeals and proposals to solicit and/or steward annual and mid-level prospects and donors.

• Supervises and collaborates with the Sr. Donor Relations Specialist in year-round identification and solicitation of prospects for fundraising event attendance and sponsorship, in-kind goods or services, and outright contributions to maximize net proceeds and meet/exceed annual revenue goals.

• Assist Sr. Donor Relations Specialist to leverage engagement opportunities, stewardship reports/events and other available resources to keep annual and mid-level giving prospects and donors involved and informed of ongoing projects and advancements at NCH.

• Manages volunteers and committees that promote the President’s Circle, employee and physician giving, and other strategic initiatives.

• Develops policies and procedures for group to ensure efficient and effective operations.

• Interviews, hires trains, evaluates and (when necessary) disciplines and discharges subordinate personnel; schedules and assigns the work of subordinates.

• Utilizes Raiser’s Edge to document prospect activity as well as provide reporting of President Circle/annual giving progress toward strategic goals.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field, required

• Certification:

• Experience: 4+ years of increasingly responsible positions in development, preferably in a healthcare related field with experience directly engaging constituents for fundraising purposes preferred

• Unique or Preferred Skills:

  • Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to present NCH in a positive manner to the public, current and potential donors, and hospital personnel.

  • Ability to work with various groups of hospital personnel, volunteers and donors acting as the primary motivator for specific fundraising and stewardship activities and goals.

  • Organizational skills necessary to independently manage the development and implementation of multiple programs and assignments in a detailed, accurate and timely manner.

  • Ability to maintain confidential information.

  • Written and analytical skills necessary to create, research, and write materials to effectively educate, motivate, solicit and acknowledge donors.

  • Mathematical skills necessary to prepare budgets and project revenues.

  • Ability to work independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of internal and external seniority. 

  • High energy and passion for NCH’s mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and to meet individuals’ healthcare needs.

Benefits:

• 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

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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

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