Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Pay Starting at: $50.62+ per hour based on experience

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The Program Director-Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Events reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Program Director-Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Events leads planning and implementation activities for Northwestern Memorial Foundation, including the management of projects of strategic and operational importance to NM. The Program Director, Philanthropy Donor Events, in partnership with the Director, Philanthropy, utilizes their program and process expertise to set departmental goals, provide clear and consistent direction and feedback to lead high-performing teams executing on key NMF deliverables. They develop and sustain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to advance NMHC strategic initiatives.

NMF raises funds to support the health system's strategic goals to deliver exceptional care and experience, advance and extend medicalscience and knowledge and enhance people, culture and resources through: (1) raisingplanned,principal and major gifts, (2)cultivating andstewarding donors, and (3) fostering a culture of philanthropy at NM.

Responsibilities:

• With Director, Philanthropy develop and execute an integrated plan to secure and increase philanthropic support for Northwestern Memorial Foundation from corporations including sponsorships, major giving and other engagement partnerships.
• Develop and execute a corporate pipeline development strategy to build, grow and sustain a successful corporate program.
• Cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of corporate prospects and donors.
• Oversee with the manager of fundraising events the strategy, communication and execution of fundraising events to support philanthropic priorities at Northwestern Memorial Foundation.
• Oversee the implementation of sponsorship-related partnerships with the events team ensuring needs are met and exploring opportunities for further philanthropic engagement beyond events.
• Craft and implement a compelling case for support to maximize corporate giving.
• Monitor and report on corporate giving and partnership activities, providing regular updates to Northwestern Memorial Foundation leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree;
• 5+ years of experience in a fundraising, community outreach, healthcare or development position with a proven track record, preferably in a non-profit organization;
• Strong understanding of the corporate sector, with a demonstrated ability to forge strong, sustainable corporate philanthropic partnerships.
• Experience closing 5-6 figure corporate sponsorships and gifts
• Ability to create and design compelling revenue driven events.
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends.
• Occasional travel to Chicago suburbs.
• Ability to earn the confidence of a wide range of internal and external constituents and to network within a professional, corporate environment;
• Demonstrated project management, organizational, analysis and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent oral, communication and interpersonal skills;
• High degree of professionalism, sensitivity, and integrity;
• Strong intellectual curiosity, initiative and highly effective listening/communication skills;
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, communicate effectively and track details;
• Demonstrate high levels of leadership and flexibility in a team environment;
• Comfortable leading multiple projects, accurately setting priorities for team(s) on a regular basis, thinking creatively and working as both a collaborative team member and leader;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred:

• Healthcare fundraising experience;
• Prior staff, budget and operational management experience;
• Public speaking and presentation skills;
• Advanced degree;
• Excellent knowledge of Raiser's Edge database.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.