Corporate Gifts Officer

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

403(b) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago seeks a Corporate Gifts Officer to drive major corporate revenue through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a dynamic portfolio of partners.

With a $1,000,000 individual fundraising goal and a team goal of $6M, the role demands an entrepreneurial relationship-builder who can create engaging opportunities and convert partnerships into long-term philanthropic support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; five+ years in corporate partnerships preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to engage senior-level donors.
• Strong relationship-building, initiative, and independent work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate portfolio to meet $1,000,000 annual fundraising target.
• Identify and cultivate new corporate sponsorship opportunities.
• Collaborate with community engagement and events teams to meet sponsorship goals.
• Develop compelling proposals, sponsorship packages, and funding priorities.
• Document donor interactions in CRM and report progress to leadership.
• Represent Lurie Children's at fundraising events and donor meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Organizational skills

Creativity

Entrepreneurial mindset

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Fundraising CRM (Blackbaud)

Job description

Location Olympia Center

Job Description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

The Corporate Gifts Officer is responsible for driving significant corporate revenue growth through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a dynamic portfolio of corporate partners and prospects.

With an individual fundraising goal of $1,000,000 toward a team goal of $6M, this role requires a motivated, entrepreneurial relationship-builder who can develop creative engagement opportunities and translate corporate partnerships into meaningful, long-term philanthropic investment.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships, the Corporate Gifts Officer will manage a robust portfolio of existing partners while proactively identifying new opportunities aligned with Lurie Children's strategic priorities.

This role also serves as a key partner to the community engagement and events teams, supporting corporate event sponsorship goals as one component of a broader partnership strategy.

The Corporate Gifts Officer will help position Lurie Children's as the charity of choice for corporate Chicago.

Essential Job Functions:

Manage a corporate portfolio with the goal of meeting an individual fundraising target of $1,000,000 annually and supporting the team's broader $6M revenue goal, overseeing all aspects of the prospect lifecycle - identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship - across corporate partners, vendor companies, employee giving campaigns, grant applications, and in-kind opportunities. Identify and develop new business opportunities that generate philanthropic support, sponsorship revenue, and strategic partnerships aligned with Lurie Children's priorities. Partner with medical center stakeholders to develop compelling proposals, partnership opportunities, sponsorship packages, and funding priorities while managing timelines and deadlines. Serve as a key liaison to the community engagement and events teams, supporting corporate event sponsorship goals and using events as an entry point to cultivate longer-term corporate partnerships. Provide fundraising counsel and strategic support to volunteer leaders and/or medical center event committees, including identifying corporate prospects, leveraging networks, and developing solicitation strategies. Develop, build, and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, prospects, donors, sponsors, board members, and internal stakeholders; identify meaningful engagement opportunities that advance organizational goals. Partner with Foundation colleagues to develop written communications, proposals, sponsorship materials, and stewardship reports that effectively present opportunities to support Lurie Children's. Drive strategy pertaining to the donors and corporations in the assigned portfolio, including timely and accurate documentation of contacts and conversations in the fundraising CRM. Represent Lurie Children's at fundraising events, sponsorship activations, donor meetings, and networking events. Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A high level of personal and professional integrity, an ability to inspire confidence and cooperation. Minimum of five years of experience in corporate partnerships and giving, preferably in an academic medical center or healthcare setting. A proven track record of successful gift solicitation with evidence of substantial fundraising accomplishments. Discretion with confidential materials required and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a broad spectrum of people: staff, volunteers and corporate leaders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented team environment required and ability to serve as a strong and effective advocate for Lurie Children's with prospective donors and the community; an organized, focused and goal-oriented personality coupled with a high level of initiative, energy, and capacity for work. Experience with Blackbaud or other fundraising CRM platforms helpful. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills as well as creativity and resourcefulness. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills as well as creativity, resourcefulness, and an entrepreneurial approach to building corporate partnerships. Ability and willingness to travel.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

Pay Range $70,720.00-$115,627.20 Salary At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefit Statement

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively "Lurie Children's"), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's Equal Employment Opportunity

Lurie Children's and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.