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

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

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

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. •

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.

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.