Senior Director of Donor Stewardship & Engagement

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Director of Stewardship within the Philanthropy department to oversee a comprehensive donor stewardship program, manage a team, and align giving strategies with Rush's mission.

You will lead end-to-end recognition for major gifts, collaborate with senior leadership, develop annual plans, and ensure timely, compliant use of endowed funds. Requires a decade of philanthropy leadership, strong communication, and strategic vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Ten years' experience in Philanthropy or related field.
• Five years’ experience managing employees to achieve goals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; diplomacy and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformational gift stewardship from proposal to completion with senior leadership.
• Develop annual stewardship plans and donor engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with Gift Officers to tailor recognition for major donors.
• Oversee endowed funds and alignment with donor intent and budget.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Collaboration

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Director of Stewardship within the Philanthropy department to oversee a comprehensive donor stewardship program, manage a team, and align giving strategies with Rush's mission.

You will lead end-to-end recognition for major gifts, collaborate with senior leadership, develop annual plans, and ensure timely, compliant use of endowed funds. Requires a decade of philanthropy leadership, strong communication, and strategic vision.