Chief of Philanthropy

As part of the CEO Cabinet at Advocate Health, the Chief Philanthropy Officer is responsible for the vision, planning, implementation, and management of all development programs across all divisions, academics, service lines, national service lines, community/mission-based programs, and enterprise-wide initiatives.

This role provides strategic oversight of all philanthropy activities across the system, including infrastructure, staff and financial reporting, in order to maximize fundraising potential and establish, measure, and enhance fundraising goals and strategies. This role will also serve as the President of the Advocate Health Philanthropy Institute.

Major Responsibilities:

Oversee strategic planning around philanthropy and the role it plays in achieving enterprise goals and strategic differentiators.
Develop a comprehensive, integrated philanthropy strategy for all Divisions, Academics, Service Lines and National Services Lines, incorporating academic fundraising into the framework, inclusive of developing programs to accept local and enterprise-wide gifts
Establish the Advocate Health Philanthropy Institute with a philanthropic vision and framework to elevate the importance of philanthropy across the Enterprise that enables continued growth.
Establish annual goals, objectives, and strategies for fundraising programs, ensuring fundraising efforts are aligned with organizational goals and strategic differentiators.
Develop system-wide processes whereby national and regional initiatives and projects are identified, prioritized and aligned with various types of funding, including traditional philanthropy and non-research government grants.
Partner with senior leaders and executives to engage teams in philanthropy efforts locally and at an enterprise level.
Provide professional fundraising guidance and create a strong development program with measurable goals.
Oversee staff responsible for preparing proposals and materials to secure major gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations.
Ensure smooth operations and data management systems and processes for all foundations.
Manage accounts and provide periodic reports to the all appropriate boards.
Streamline and, where appropriate, simplify Board governance and recruitment by creating a consistent policies and processes for selection criteria, while preserving important local nuances.
Establish a framework to secure philanthropic support from both international and national foundations, corporations and prominent philanthropists.
Develop system-wide policies, administer the annual operating budget, and maximize resources.
Build strong relationships with donors, patients, business, and community leaders.
Ensure local philanthropic efforts are honored and donor intent is respected.
Represent Advocate Health at public functions and special events.
Enhance community awareness and understanding of philanthropy and the Institute.
Provide donor recognition programs to enhance donor morale and repeat giving.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
Work Experience
- Required a minimum of 12 years of experience, with at least 10 years of management experience.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Proven ability to lead and inspire a fundraising team, develop strategic plans, and consistently surpass fundraising targets.
- Skilled in cultivating relationships with major donors, corporations, and foundations, fostering trust and strong connections.
- Extensive knowledge of healthcare philanthropy, including donor cultivation and stewardship, as well as best practices in grant writing.
- Experience in setting and executing a strategic vision for a new or expanding fundraising program, with a demonstrated ability to innovate, scale, and adapt fundraising efforts to align with organizational goals and objectives.
- Proven success in working within complex integrated organizations to achieve internal consensus on the importance of philanthropy, resulting in collaborative fundraising efforts.
- Proficient in analyzing data, identifying funding opportunities, and aligning philanthropic efforts with institutional goals.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively convey the healthcare system’s mission and vision, and advocate for its community impact.
- Well-versed in the healthcare industry, understanding its challenges and unique needs within an academic setting.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Education: Masters degree preferred.