Program Manager, Donor Relations

Endeavor Health; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raises

Career growth

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

HSA options

Retirement match

PTO & holidays

Community involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Program Manager, Donor Relations to oversee a system-wide donor relations program, communicating the impact of philanthropy across the health system and celebrating donor contributions.

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy Communications and Donor Relations, you will design structured recognition and reporting cadences, partnering with frontline fundraisers to strengthen donor loyalty and upgrade giving across Endeavor Health's hospital foundations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in fundraising, marketing, communications, business or related field.
• Experience in donor relations and philanthropy communications is a plus.
• Strong writing, storytelling and CRM documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Philanthropy Communications to produce stewardship vehicles (templates, reports, communications for leadership and donors).
• Lead stewardship meetings with frontline fundraising teams with clear owners and timelines.
• Maintain donor CRM records, coordinate pledge balances and reminders with Donor Services.
• Contribute ideas to advance program impact and stewarding campaigns.
• Maintain donor recognition walls and ensure accurate historical donor files.

Skills

Donor relations

Communication

Fundraising

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$35.85 - $55.57 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Program Manager, Donor Relations

The Program Manager, Donor Relations, oversees a system-wide, comprehensive donor relations program that encourages donor loyalty and repeat and upgraded giving by communicating and celebrating the impact of philanthropy across the health system.

Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy Communications and Donor Relations, the Program Manager, Donor Relations, builds the framework and manages the start-to-end stewardship experience for donors across Endeavor Health's hospital foundations to drive loyalty, retention and upgraded giving. Serving as the voice of the donor within the Philanthropy Communications team, this role uses data and industry best practices to design structured recognition and reporting cadences. They partner closely with frontline fundraisers to ensure donors feel connected to their impact and collaborate with Philanthropy Communications team to turn stewardship strategies into beautifully executed campaigns, written recognition, and personalized experiences.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Program Manager, Donor Relations
• Location: Evanston, Elmhurst, Naperville, or Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (40 hours)
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm
• Required Travel: travel to other locations may be required for meetings and events

What you will do:

• Working collaboratively with Philanthropy Communications to write and manage the production of stewardship vehicles that lend consistency and cohesiveness to the identity of the system brand, including acknowledgment templates, endowment reports, impact reports, annual reports, personal stewardship communications for C-suite leadership and top-tier donor engagement, and segmented donor cohort stewardship communications.
• Lead standing stewardship meetings with the foundations’ frontline fundraising teams to align on stewardship plans with clear owners and timelines.
• Ensure stewardship plans, actions and relationship notes are well documented in donor CRM records. Ensure pledge balances and reminders are coordinated with the Donor Services team and communicated to donors appropriately.
• Contribute new ideas to advance the strategic efforts and impact of the program on an ongoing basis.
• Manage the upkeep of donor recognition walls and plaques across the hospitals and system locations.
• Maintain accurate historical donor files; and update electronic and hardcopy files as applicable to ensure transparent, comprehensive records.
• With financial reporting leadership and Philanthropy Operations, ensure system leadership, foundations’ teams and fund managers have timely and accurate details regarding their philanthropic fund balances, fund impact and alignment of donor intent in fund purposes, including special purpose, research and endowment funds.
• In tandem with the events team and fundraising partners, inform and contribute to strategic planning and counsel for all stewardship and applicable cultivation events.
• In collaboration with Philanthropy Operations and foundation teams, lead updates to policies and procedures to harmonize gift and fiscal policies across the foundations. Create and update Standard Operating Procedures and train on new procedures across the foundation teams.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Certification: n/a
• Experience:
• Unique or Preferred Skills:

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website www.endeavorhealth.org to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.