Director of Major Gifts – Neurosciences (Chicago)

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Director of Development, Major Gifts to lead fundraising efforts for gifts of $100,000 and above within the Neurosciences major gifts team. This role builds donor relations, cultivates physicians, and moves prospects through the donor cycle to secure substantial gifts.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Major Gifts, the director collaborates with the prospect management, stewardship, and annual giving teams to implement comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Five+ years in development or related field, healthcare or higher education preferred.
• Proven success in building relationships with volunteers, staff, and donors.
• Experience in major gifts with cultivation and solicitation.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of 100-125 major giving prospects.
• Carry an individual fundraising goal in the range of $1M to $3M.
• Develop and maintain relationships with physicians and other stakeholders to advance donor referrals.
• Prepare major gift proposals, reports, and acknowledgement letters with the major gifts team.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Face-to-face solicitations

Donor relations

Prospect management

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Director of Development, Major Gifts to lead fundraising efforts for gifts of $100,000 and above within the Neurosciences major gifts team. This role builds donor relations, cultivates physicians, and moves prospects through the donor cycle to secure substantial gifts.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Major Gifts, the director collaborates with the prospect management, stewardship, and annual giving teams to implement comprehensive