Philanthropy Events Specialist

nshs; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 35 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Endeavor Health is seeking a Philanthropy Events Specialist to lead the planning and execution of fundraising events across multiple hospital foundations. You will manage cultivation and stewardship efforts, coordinate budgets, timelines, and vendor partnerships, and collaborate with fundraising teams to deepen donor relationships.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality engagements, tracking outcomes, and supporting continual improvement in fundraising strategies within a hospital network.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 3-5 years of project management/event experience; nonprofit setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage donors and hospital partners.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and execute cultivation and stewardship events for Endeavor Health Hospital Foundations.
• Coordinate with fundraising leads and the Manager, Philanthropy Events to set goals and budgets.
• Staff event committees, manage timelines, and coordinate vendors and venues.
• Maintain Salesforce engagement records and generate progress reports on ROI and donor activity.
• Prepare event materials, briefings, and post-event follow-up communications.

Conhecimentos

Event planning

Fundraising

Donor relations

Project management

Communication skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Salesforce

Event management software

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Philanthropy Events Specialist

Hourly Pay Range: $25.36 - $38.04 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Reporting to the Manager, Philanthropy Events, the Philanthropy Events Specialist is responsible for managing and implementing the fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events (including golf outings, galas, and other signature events depending on Foundation specific strategies) for two Endeavor Health Hospital Foundations (Edward, Elmhurst, NCH, NorthShore, and Swedish). This role ensures that all event activities are strategic, consistent, and well-coordinated, with a focus on deepening donor relationships and advancing the Foundations' overall fundraising goals by executing high-quality, meaningful engagements to retain and grow loyal donors.

Position Highlights:

Position: Philanthropy Events Specialist

Location: Swedish Hospital or Edward Hospital (Naperville)

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (40 hours)

Hours: Monday-Friday, during normal business hours. Evening and weekend hours as needed to events.

Required Travel: travel to other locations will be required for meetings and events

What you will do:

Partnering with fundraising leads for each event and the Manager, Philanthropy Events, manage and implement all aspects of cultivation and stewardship events, including establishing goals and outcomes, for two Endeavor Health Hospital foundations (Edward, Elmhurst, NCH, NorthShore, and Swedish). Events include but are not limited to fundraising galas or golf outings; engagement opportunities for annual and mid-level donors, major, principal, and planned giving donors/prospects, and clinical partners; and capital campaign activities.

With fundraising partner, staffs volunteer events committees and support operational aspects of event planning. Provides comprehensive events project management, including establishing goals, managing budgets, timelines, briefing memos, communications, and coordinating internal and external resources and vendor partnerships to ensure strong outcomes with cost-effective execution. Utilizes system tools and platforms to document activity, support collaboration, and strengthen relationship management.

In partnership with the Philanthropy Operations and Communications teams, coordinates the production and distribution of event-related promotional materials; drafts events briefings for leaders and clinical and programmatic partners; provides oversight of confidential, event-specific mailing lists; and measures, analyzes, and reports on event progress, outcomes, and follow up. Tracks and leverages key performance metrics, such as return on investment, participation trends, and engagement, to inform strategy and drive continuous improvement. Track and maintain event invitation responses in Salesforce.

Maintain Salesforce engagement records, working in collaboration with Analytics & Reporting, Donor Services, Prospect Development and Corporate & Foundation Relations staff to manage relationships and to review event attendees for prospective moves management assignments.

Manage and action on vendors, contracts, auction planning, offsite event registration & payment workflows and guest experience, in collaboration with Operations team.

Proactively maintains and updates Standard Operating Procedures to document workflows to ensure consistent, high-quality experience. Performs other duties as required to support fundraising goals. Adheres to all Endeavor Health standards, policies and procedures.

What you will need:

Education: Bachelors Degree, required

Certification: n/a

Experience: 3-5 years of project management/event experience, preferably in a not-for-profit setting.

Unique or Preferred Skills: The interpersonal and communication skills necessary to present Endeavor Health in a positive manner to the public, current and potential donors, and hospital personnel.

The ability to work with various groups of hospital personnel, volunteers and donors acting as the primary motivator for specific fundraising and stewardship activities and goals.

The organizational skills necessary to independently manage the development and implementation of multiple programs and assignments in a detailed, accurate and timely manner.

The ability to maintain confidential information.

The written and analytical skills necessary to create, research, and write materials to effectively educate, motivate, solicit and acknowledge donors.

The mathematical skills necessary to prepare budgets and project revenues.

Ability to work independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of internal and external seniority.

High energy and passion for Endeavor Health's mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and to meet individuals' healthcare needs.

Knowledge of and experience with CRM systems like Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud and event software platforms lik