Development Officer, Major Gifts

Lurie Children's; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Discount on services at Lurie Children

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago seeks a Donor Relations and Events Coordinator to support major gift initiatives, implement donor strategies, and coordinate complex timelines and engagements.

You will manage logistics for on-site and off-site donor events, prepare materials, assist with budgeting, and collaborate with Finance, Information Strategy, and Donor Relations teams. Required: undergraduate degree and 2+ years in a professional office setting; fundraising exposure is

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience.
• Two plus years in a professional office setting; fundraising exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support donor strategies and timelines defined by Assistant Vice President(s), Major Gifts.
• Coordinate on-site and off-site donor and team events, including scheduling and minutes.
• Assist with budgeting, expense tracking, and vendor coordination for events.
• Prepare donor materials and correspondence; collaborate with Marketing/Communications.
• Act as a reliable point of contact for internal and external donors and teams.

Skills

Calendar management

Logistics coordination

Donor relations

Event planning

Customer service

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

* Support the implementation and execution of specific donor-strategies, defined by the Assistant Vice President(s), Major Gifts, for major and principal gift prospects. These donor strategies often involve timelines that span months, if not years, and include various touchpoints, meetings, engagement opportunities and reporting that are carefully sequenced and require seamless execution.* Support the gathering and organization of various data and financial information that will inform donor engagement strategies and tactics. This involves successful collaboration and clear communication with colleagues across departments, including Finance teams Information Strategy and Donor Relations, among others.* Oversee and execute logistics related to various on-site and off-site donor and team events and meetings. These other Departmental meetings may include, but are not limited to, scheduling, agenda development and minutes for departmental or Medical Center liaison meetings, team meetings, and cross collaborative brainstorming meetings.* Actively manage calendars of the Assistant Vice President(s), Major Gifts and support Major Gift Officer colleagues in preparing for significant external and internal meetings. This person will support the scheduling of participants, logistical details and the preparation of donor materials.* Provide event support for donor cultivation and Major Gift program platforms such as Innovators, Florida Programming, division specific cultivation events, and campaign events. This support could range from logistical planning to on-site execution. List pulls, invitations, expense tracking and budgeting, strategy brainstorm, travel coordination and vendor coordination may be required.* The role may also include other event-related duties for strategies that involve cultivation and stewardship of donors via small events. This individual may be called on to provide logistical support, be available for occasional evening events, and be a part of the event management and execution team.* Participate in the development of donor materials. This includes assisting with the project management request form and working with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure timely development of materials.* Support the development of naming and gift agreement templates when required and ensure timely submission of finance and donor relations related paperwork.* Compose and prepare routine correspondence and presentations from draft format, including writing and/or editing proposals and various types of correspondence that optimally and creatively present an appealing case for Lurie Children's.* A customer service focused individual who provides a reliable and responsive point person for a team often in the field. Place a high priority on serving internal and external contacts in a timely, courteous manner, following up until needs are met.* Undergraduate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience, required.* Two plus years of experience in a professional office setting, preferably with some exposure to fundraising.* 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 programAnn & 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.