Rush University Medical Center
Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving-21756
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving — responsible for developing and executing strategies to secure gifts of $1,000–$49,999, with a focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding prospects— and qualifying individuals for potential major gift assignments. The role works collaboratively across the department to ensure coordinated, strategic donor engagement and reports to the Senior Director Annual Giving. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Details Base pay range: $66,560.00/yr - $108,326.00/yr
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Philanthropy
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. For more information, visit the Rush benefits page.
Pay Range: $66,560 - $108,326 per year. Salaries are determined by factors including education, experience, skills, internal equity and market data. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary
The Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving is responsible for developing and executing strategies to secure gifts of $1,000–$49,999, with a focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding prospects— and qualifying individuals for potential major gift assignments. The Associate Director works collaboratively across the department to ensure coordinated, strategic donor engagement and reports to the Senior Director Annual Giving. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
Five or more years development experience, preferably in higher education or health care
Two or more years experience with direct fundraising
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Preferred Job Qualifications
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel; familiarity with fundraising databases
Experience in leadership annual giving or mid-level giving
Physical Demands
Ability to travel across the Chicago and/or Chicago Suburbs to meet with donors and prospects
Competencies
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences with multiple interests
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Capacity to build consensus and lead collaborative initiatives across multiple teams
Outstanding interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style, with the ability to engage a variety of constituencies and articulate the Rush mission
Responsibilities
Achieve and track annual goals for visits, solicitations, and hand-offs to the Major Gift team
Support goals around gift club membership, retention and upgrade rates and total dollars raised towards the annual giving dollar goal
Maintain an active donor visit schedule with assigned prospects across Rush priorities
Identify, cultivate and solicit prospects capable of making gifts of $10,000–$50,000, emphasizing retention and upgrades of existing donors and re-engagement of past donors
Qualify prospects for potential major gift capacity and interest, providing thorough background for assignment to Major Gift portfolios
Collaborate effectively with Major Gift subject matter experts to understand the priorities and opportunities across each area
Collaborate with annual giving team members to develop integrated strategies between mass appeal work and individual donor communications
Ensure timely and thorough contact report summaries in CRM, accurately documenting prospect interactions, next steps and any relevant background information
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Details Base pay range: $66,560.00/yr - $108,326.00/yr
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Philanthropy
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. For more information, visit the Rush benefits page.
Pay Range: $66,560 - $108,326 per year. Salaries are determined by factors including education, experience, skills, internal equity and market data. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary
The Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving is responsible for developing and executing strategies to secure gifts of $1,000–$49,999, with a focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding prospects— and qualifying individuals for potential major gift assignments. The Associate Director works collaboratively across the department to ensure coordinated, strategic donor engagement and reports to the Senior Director Annual Giving. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
Five or more years development experience, preferably in higher education or health care
Two or more years experience with direct fundraising
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Preferred Job Qualifications
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel; familiarity with fundraising databases
Experience in leadership annual giving or mid-level giving
Physical Demands
Ability to travel across the Chicago and/or Chicago Suburbs to meet with donors and prospects
Competencies
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences with multiple interests
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Capacity to build consensus and lead collaborative initiatives across multiple teams
Outstanding interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style, with the ability to engage a variety of constituencies and articulate the Rush mission
Responsibilities
Achieve and track annual goals for visits, solicitations, and hand-offs to the Major Gift team
Support goals around gift club membership, retention and upgrade rates and total dollars raised towards the annual giving dollar goal
Maintain an active donor visit schedule with assigned prospects across Rush priorities
Identify, cultivate and solicit prospects capable of making gifts of $10,000–$50,000, emphasizing retention and upgrades of existing donors and re-engagement of past donors
Qualify prospects for potential major gift capacity and interest, providing thorough background for assignment to Major Gift portfolios
Collaborate effectively with Major Gift subject matter experts to understand the priorities and opportunities across each area
Collaborate with annual giving team members to develop integrated strategies between mass appeal work and individual donor communications
Ensure timely and thorough contact report summaries in CRM, accurately documenting prospect interactions, next steps and any relevant background information
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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