Advocate Health - Chief of Philanthropy

• Oversee strategic planning around philanthropy and the role it plays in achieving enterprise goals and strategic differentiators. 
• Develop a comprehensive, integrated philanthropy strategy for all Divisions, Academics, Service Lines and National Services Lines, incorporating academic fundraising into the framework, inclusive of developing programs to accept local and enterprise-wide gifts
• Establish the Advocate Health Philanthropy Institute with a philanthropic vision and framework to elevate the importance of philanthropy across the Enterprise that enables continued growth. 
• Establish annual goals, objectives, and strategies for fundraising programs, ensuring fundraising efforts are aligned with organizational goals and strategic differentiators.
• Develop system-wide processes whereby national and regional initiatives and projects are identified, prioritized and aligned with various types of funding, including traditional philanthropy and non-research government grants. 
• Partner with senior leaders and executives to engage teams in philanthropy efforts locally and at an enterprise level. 
• Provide professional fundraising guidance and create a strong development program with measurable goals.
• Oversee staff responsible for preparing proposals and materials to secure major gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations. 
• Ensure smooth operations and data management systems and processes for all foundations.
• Manage accounts and provide periodic reports to the all appropriate boards.
• Streamline and, where appropriate, simplify Board governance and recruitment by creating a consistent policies and processes for selection criteria, while preserving important local nuances.
• Establish a framework to secure philanthropic support from both international and national foundations, corporations and prominent philanthropists. 
• Develop system-wide policies, administer the annual operating budget, and maximize resources.
• Build strong relationships with donors, patients, business, and community leaders.
• Ensure local philanthropic efforts are honored and donor intent is respected. 
• Represent Advocate Health at public functions and special events.
• Enhance community awareness and understanding of philanthropy and the Institute.
• Provide donor recognition programs to enhance donor morale and repeat giving.

Bachelors Degree required. 

Work Experience

Required a minimum of 12 years of experience, with at least 10 years of management experience. 

• Proven ability to lead and inspire a fundraising team, develop strategic plans, and consistently surpass fundraising targets.
• Skilled in cultivating relationships with major donors, corporations, and foundations, fostering trust and strong connections.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare philanthropy, including donor cultivation and stewardship, as well as best practices in grant writing.
• Experience in setting and executing a strategic vision for a new or expanding fundraising program, with a demonstrated ability to innovate, scale, and adapt fundraising efforts to align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Proven success in working within complex integrated organizations to achieve internal consensus on the importance of philanthropy, resulting in collaborative fundraising efforts.
• Proficient in analyzing data, identifying funding opportunities, and aligning philanthropic efforts with institutional goals.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey the healthcare system's mission and vision, and advocate for its community impact.
• Well-versed in the healthcare industry, understanding its challenges and unique needs within an academic setting.