Description
The Philanthropy Associate 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 Philanthropy Associate performs a critical role on Northwestern Memorial Foundation's (NMF) fundraising team. They are responsible for working with NMF managers, directors, vice presidents and other NMF team members to administer and coordinate activities and initiatives, completing projects as assigned.
NMF raises funds to support the health system's strategic goals to deliver exceptional care and experience, advance and extend medical science and knowledge and enhance people, culture and resources through: (1) raising planned, principal and major gifts, (2) cultivating and stewarding donors, and (3) fostering a culture of philanthropy at NMHC.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategy, fundraising, marketing, communication and execution for a portfolio of fundraising and/or donor relations events to support philanthropic priorities.
- Cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of current and prospective corporate and individual donors.
- Oversee event logistics including event timeline, mailing list, vendor selection, décor, design, production of collateral and volunteer needs and recruitment.
- Recruit, secure and manage event host and/or fundraising committee members including effectively communicating the roles and expectations, creating meeting agendas, securing meeting rooms, taking minutes, and sending post-meeting summaries.
- Track and report event metrics, post-event analyses and key performance indicators.
- Maintain event budgets in accordance with the strategic event team's goals and objectives, while keeping the event fresh and exciting year after year.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required :
- Bachelor's degree or 4 years equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of experience in a fundraising, community outreach, healthcare or development position with a proven track record, preferably in a non-profit organization
- Ability to create and design compelling revenue driven experiences.
- Ability to work occasional nights and weekends.
- Occasional travel to Chicago suburbs.
- Ability to organize and think independently with orientation to deadline and detail
- Demonstrated project management, organizational, analysis and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization
- 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 a high level of flexibility in a team environment
- Comfort handling multiple projects, accurately setting priorities on a regular basis, thinking creatively and working as a collaborative team member
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience working within a database, such as Raiser's Edge or Microsoft Dynamics 365
Preferred :
- Experience organizing large-scale golf tournaments, including activities such as soliciting sponsorship, auction and in-kind donations, recruit and manage golf committee members and day of event volunteers, and creating a memorable experience for attendees by incorporating unique on course activities and entertainment opportunities.
- Healthcare fundraising experience
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- 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.
