Major Gifts Manager, EEH Foundation

The Major Gifts Manager is responsible for cultivating relationships with major donors and prospective major donors and generating philanthropic gifts for the Foundation. This position reports to the Foundation Executive Director and works closely with the Foundation Board of Trustees and appropriate committees as assigned.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Major Gifts Manager

• Location: Naperville, IL

• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

• Hours: Monday-Friday, during normal business hours

• Required Travel: travel throughout the area may be required

What you will do:

• Assists in developing major gift strategies based on Foundation annual fundraising goals and maintains accountability for their timely execution.

• Works closely with the development team to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward restricted and unrestricted major gifts - working a robust moves management program

• Executes timely and effective cultivation and solicitation activity to secure major and planned gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations - with a strong focus on face-to-face interactions.

• Identifies and initiates contact with new potential major gift donors.

• Develops, coordinates, and oversees appropriate cultivation and solicitation strategies with assigned teams, serving as primary liaison for prospects and solicitors.

• Records accurate and current documentation on all touches and moves for assigned prospects and donors in the Foundation's donor database.

• Drafts prospect profiles, proposals, request scripts, gifts agreements, and other materials as needed.

• Coordinates outreach related to Foundation philanthropic initiatives.

• Maintains professional client/employee/vendor relationships with a strong commitment to client service.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree, required

• Experience:

  • 5+ Years of progressive experience in major gift fundraising And

  • 1 Year Capital/endowment campaign

  • Working knowledge of Blended Gifts; including planned giving options

• Unique or Preferred Skills:

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to create, implement and monitor complex annual and special project fundraising plans

  • Demonstrated capacity to develop and nurture relationships culminating in major gift fundraising success

  • Energetic and persistent approach in implementing fundraising strategies

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills

  • Advanced proficiency with Raiser's Edge fundraising software

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit .

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