VP, Strategic Philanthropy & Growth

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 290,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Vice President of Philanthropic Giving to lead enterprise-wide charitable giving initiatives. This role reports to the Senior VP & Chief Development Officer and focuses on expanding donor engagement, optimizing campaigns, and driving sustainable revenue growth across the Rush system.

The position requires extensive leadership experience in major gifts, data-informed decision making, and collaboration with senior executives.

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience in major fundraising roles.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Extend the effectiveness of the SVP & Chief Development Officer through enterprise coordination, executive preparation, and disciplined follow-through.
• Translate strategy into multi-year operating plans with clear priorities, accountability, milestones, resource requirements, performance indicators, and measurable outcomes.
• Contribute to department-wide policy, staffing, budget, organizational design, and change-management decisions; allocate resources toward opportunities with the greatest mission and revenue potential.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Strategic planning

Data-driven analysis

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Vice President of Philanthropic Giving to lead enterprise-wide charitable giving initiatives. This role reports to the Senior VP & Chief Development Officer and focuses on expanding donor engagement, optimizing campaigns, and driving sustainable revenue growth across the Rush system.

The position requires extensive leadership experience in major gifts, data-informed decision making, and collaboration with senior executives.