Development Manager, Edward Hospital Foundation

The Development Manager works in conjunction with the Executive Director to ensure the continued success and growth of the organization’s development program.  The Development Manager is responsible for development, implementation and management of activities for the organization including annual fund/campaign (direct mail, e-mail and social media); donor acknowledgement and correspondence; all written materials related to the Foundation (web page content, brochures, newsletters, campaign materials, event programs, annual report, etc.); and grant writing and research.

Position Highlights:

Position: Development Manager

Location: Edward Hospital (Naperville, IL)

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Hours: Monday-Friday, during normal business hours

Required Travel: local travel may be required

What you will do:

Designs, implements, monitors and evaluates a comprehensive direct-mail program, including strategies to incorporate and segment groups, e-campaigns, giving societies, focus on donor acquisition and increasing average gift amounts.

Coordinates with hospital information systems and Marketing Department to identify and segment audiences for each appeal to produce mailing lists.

Researches and identifies grant opportunities for the initiation of new programs or support and continuation of existing services and programs.

Develops case statements and proposals for funding, ensuring that information, figures, style and format are letter perfect.

Writes, prepares and submits innovative and competitive LOIs (Letters of Inquiry), grant proposals and other documentation as required by the funding source.

Writes and coordinates content for presentations, annual report, newsletters, brochures, pamphlets and other materials as necessary to support fundraising efforts.

What you will need:

Education: Bachelor’s degree - communications, marketing or a related field preferred

Certification: n/a

Experience: 5+ experience in fundraising. Healthcare fundraising, prospect research, grant writing, and special events experience, preferred

Unique or Preferred Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Experience with Raiser’s Edge or other development 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 www.endeavorhealth.org.  

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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