Executive Director, Edward Foundation

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Executive Director, Edward Foundation

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Executive Director of the Foundation, is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, and successful execution of fundraising for their assigned Endeavor Health hospital(s), as well as system fundraising priorities. As the philanthropy leader for the Endeavor hospital(s) they serve, the Executive Director will meet and grow fundraising revenue targets across annual, mid-level, major, principal, and planned giving and special events. The ED will also staff its foundation Board and its members to drive donor and prospect engagement and philanthropy and support the CDO to engage system Board members. They will collaborate with the AVP Philanthropy Operations and the Philanthropy Operations team to leverage data analytics, donor services, prospect management, communications, and donor relations resources and tools to drive results as well as adopt harmonized processes, vendors and budgets for shared efficiencies.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Executive Director, Edward Foundation

• Location: Edward Hospital (Naperville, IL)

• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

What you will do:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership, including spearheading the planning and execution of comprehensive fundraising initiatives and campaigns, in close consultation with the Chief Development Officer, that align with system and hospital(s) and objectives and goals. Create and manage a detailed annual budget for the foundation, including rigorous revenue forecasting, tracking monthly solicitation activities, and pacing to KPIs. Active engagement in collaborative budgeting process with AVP Philanthropy Operations and Director of Finance.

• Set and meet ambitious fundraising targets and effectively manage and nurture a strong team of professionals across annual and mid-level giving, major and principal giving, planned giving, special events, and Board management. Develop clear, actionable metrics to drive the acquisition, retention and growth of donors and dollars, monitor progress, and ensure accountability to KPIs. Nurture a strong sense of teamwork and respect and an environment of mentoring and support.

• Personally manage a portfolio of major and principal donors. Lead the foundation's principal gift efforts, taking responsibility for cultivating and securing the largest gifts to the foundation that have significant impacts on our priorities, partnering with physicians, foundation and hospital Board members, and hospital and system leaders. Serve as an articulate, engaging, and passionate spokesperson about the impact of Endeavor, their hospital(s), and their foundation to donors, prospects, and the communities they serve.

• Manage the foundation Board, working with Board and hospital leadership to organize compelling and robust agendas that provide fundraising transparency, meaningful discussion, and activation and inspiration of Board members in peer solicitation, donor and prospect cultivation and stewardship. Support the CDO to similarly engage system Board members.

• Work collaboratively with the AVP Philanthropy Operations and the central team to ensure consistent, coordinated, and effective strategies in fundraising, donor relations, communications, prospect management and pipeline development, and data, analytics, reporting and donor services.

• Serve as a collaborative member of the Development Cabinet to help inform and address all matters of significance to philanthropy at Endeavor Health, including principal giving, gift and naming opportunities, and gift and fiscal policies.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree, required

• Certification: n/a

• Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive leadership in nonprofit fundraising with demonstrated success in raising significant revenue, managing team members, and staffing Board and volunteer leaders.

  • Deep experience partnering with volunteer leadership Boards, as well as recruiting, building, and managing volunteer leadership Boards.

  • Experience designing and implementing a strategic fundraising plan and guiding executive and senior leaders and wider staff in the fulfillment of their fundraising responsibilities

• Unique or Preferred Skills:

  • Proven track record of securing major and principal gifts, as well as leading effective fundraising strategies, including broad-based knowledge of development programs, campaign design and execution, and development operational services.

  • Demonstrated success in establishing, building, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing teams. Leading by example with honesty, integrity, respect, and a sense of humor.

  • Exceptional skill at building and sustaining trusting relationships with physician partners to identify, cultivate, and solicit grateful patients and families capable of making major and principal gifts.

  • Ability to work in and lead across a matrixed environment and effectively manage up to CDO and hospital presidents.

  • Outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to relate well to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

  • Maintain current knowledge of important developments and trends across regional and national fundraising and healthcare philanthropy.

  • Consistently exercises excellent judgment, discretion in handing sensitive and confidential information.

  • Flexibility with the ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and make decisions under tight deadlines.

  • Ability to constructively accept and integrate feedback and a collaborative working style.

  • Strong presence of mind, good judgment, problem solving and analytical skill.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizationalperformance. (For AIP eligible positions)

• 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.