Chief Development Officer (CDO) - Loyola Medicine (IL/IN)

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Full time

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The Chief Development Officer provides a new foundation to lead fund development efforts to new levels of success in support of key strategic priorities. This position provides strategic leadership to foster the charitable investment of individuals, corporations, foundations and other entities to advance the mission of Loyola Medicine through Loyola University Health System, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and Loyola University Niehoff School of Nursing. While the supported organizations are legally separate entities, Loyola values a donor-centered approach to engagement that will allow donors to give across a continuum to include medical education, medical research and clinical patient care. The CDO will work in close collaboration with the CEO of Loyola University Health System, the Medicine School Dean, The Nursing School Dean, the Provost for the Health Sciences Division and other senior leaders. This leader will be expected to foster a mutually respectful and collaborative relationship with Vice President for Advancement for Loyola University and university development teams.

ABOUT LOYOLA MEDICINE

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC), Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from nearly 2,000 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. Saint Joseph Health System is also part of Loyola Medicine and includes two acute care hospitals. More information about saint Joseph Health can be found at About Us | Saint Joseph Health System (https://www.sjmed.com/about-us) .

LUMC is a 547-licensed-bed hospital in Maywood that includes the William G. and Mary A. Ryan Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine, the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, the John L. Keeley, MD, Emergency Department, a Level 1 trauma center, Illinois's largest burn center, the Nancy W. Knowles Orthopaedic Institute, a certified comprehensive stroke center, transplant center and a children’s hospital. Having delivered compassionate care for over 50 years, Loyola also trains the next generation of caregivers through its academic affiliation with Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine and Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.

Established in 1961, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is a 235-licensed-bed community hospital in Melrose Park that includes the Judd A. Weinberg Emergency Department, the Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery and Bariatric Care, Loyola Cancer Care & Research at the Marjorie G. Weinberg Cancer Center, acute rehabilitation, a transitional care center, childcare center and fitness center. Founded in 1919, MacNeal Hospital is a 349-licensed-bed teaching hospital in Berwyn with advanced medical, surgical and psychiatric services and a 68-bed behavioral health program.

POSITION PURPOSE

The position will be based in Maywood, IL (Greater Chicagoland) and will require some travel throughout the city as well as within Northern Indiana to include Saint Joseph Health (part of Loyola Medicine).

Saint Joseph Health System

Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North Central Indiana. Our system includes:

• 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center.

• 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center.

• More than 150 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network.

• Community health centers and additional points of access.

• St. Paul’s with 316 suites for independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation and wellness and memory care.

• Holy Cross with 168 suites for rehabilitation and wellness and skilled nursing care.

• Trinity Tower with 84 affordable senior apartments.

• Health Insurance Services.

• VNA Home Care.

Saint Joseph Health System continues the legacy of caring for Michiana begun by the Sisters of the Holy Cross and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ more than 150 years ago. Saint Joseph Health System is a Regional Ministry Organization of Trinity Health that provides compassionate, faithbased care paired with the latest in advanced medical technology and procedures.

In addition to acute-based hospital care, we are proud to provide a wide range of community based and post-acute services including: community wellness, physical rehabilitation, home care, physician clinics, outpatient services, independent and assisted senior living, memory care and affordable senior apartments.

At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provide strategic leadership for all development efforts for Loyola Medicine and the Health Sciences Division; develop a strategic philanthropy plan with short-term and long-range goals for development programs –with a focus on major and planned giving from individuals, corporations, foundations, organizations and others-- to effectively advance capital, project, program and research funding priorities. Collaborate closely with the Health System CEO, the Provost for Health Sciences, and Deans to develop strategies to bring transformational gifts to Loyola Medicine.

2. Manage a significant personal portfolio of highly capable donors and prospects. Recruit, retain, develop, mentor and supervise the development team to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and outstanding overall performance toward goals. Actively engage key allies including health system leadership, deans, physicians, community leadership volunteers and others into a carefully planned program of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Share the vision and case for support to key community and donor constituencies to foster understanding of and interest in Loyola Medicine and the work of Health Sciences. Ensure utilization of a systematic and data-driven process to evaluate capacity and interests of prospective donors and to manage existing relationships. Utilize benchmarking and metrics to continually assess and refine the program.

3. Ensure appropriate donor stewardship including acknowledgement, recognition, sharing impact, etc. Coordinate with Accounting / Finance to ensure all gifts are appropriately booked and documented to maintain audit-compliant records. Provide strategic counsel on matters relating to development management; keep Loyola leaders and colleagues aware of trends, benchmarks, etc.

4. Oversee preparation and management of an annual operating budget and plan. Provide routine progress reports on progress toward goals, key gifts, etc. Be actively engaged in the civic and community life of Chicagoland. Conduct all work in a manner consistent with the vision and values of Loyola. Undertake other duties as assigned to advance philanthropy for Loyola Medicine and the Health Sciences Division

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

As a Trinity Health Executive, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate leadership traits which support our Mission Statement and Core Values as identified below:

Mission Statement: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Core Values:

• Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.

• Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.

• Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.

• Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.

• Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.

• Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in nonprofit management, philanthropic studies, journalism, communications, marketing, business or other related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.

• Must have six to ten (6-10) years of previous job-related experience. Ten (10) years’ experience as a development executive within a sophisticated, comprehensive development program with demonstrated achievement in systematic and measured major gift fundraising preferred with at least five (5) years as the Chief Development Officer, Foundation President, VP of Philanthropy or similar executive role; at least five years recent development experience in healthcare system or significant healthcare facility

• Demonstrated experience orchestrating, soliciting and closing principal and major gifts at the six-, seven- and eight-figure level. Demonstrated success in a leadership role for a campaign of $25 Million+. Professional fundraising certification (CFRE, FAHP or equivalent)

• Active involvement in advancing the philanthropy profession at a national level as demonstrated through service, speaking, thought leadership, etc.

• Five (5) years managerial experience with proven capabilities to organize staff and provide day-to-day direction.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data.

• Ability to communicate verbally.

• Ability to compile complex reports and develop presentations.

• Ability to compose letters and memorandums.

• Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people.

• Ability to deal with stressful situations.

• Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner.

• Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks.

• Ability to lead work teams.

• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to maintain office files and follow standard office procedures.

• Ability to negotiate, persuade and establish direction.

• Ability to organize workflow.

• Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and work processing.

• Ability to plan, coordinate and develop multiple projects.

• Ability to work as an effective team member.

• Ability to negotiate with high-level interpersonal skills.

• Genuine commitment to the organization and its healthcare mission.

• Deep understanding of the elements of and priorities in a healthcare fund development program to create a strategic vision and plan for philanthropy.

• Proactive, goal-oriented leader who makes decisions and executes upon a timely implementation of plans.

• Superior interpersonal, communications, presentation and listening skills.

• Outstanding relationship builder who builds strong and genuine connections.

• Ability to inspire, lead, manage, coach, mentor and recruit an exceptional team.

• Ability to earn trust and confidence, to collaborate effectively with and to engage allies including executives, boards, physicians to advance philanthropy.

• Strong analytic, innovation and creative skills and willingness to undertake appropriate risk to proactively seek and implement emerging practice.

• Unassailable integrity, ethical fortitude and trustworthiness.

• Ability to manage and leverage human and financial resources effectively.

• Experience with capital campaign design, implementation and completion.

• Knowledge of planned giving instruments and other complex gifts.

• Understanding of IRS regulations and tax laws applicable to charitable giving.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities.

2. Must be able to travel as needed to the various Trinity Health sites.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran