Chief Development Officer

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Sinai Chicago Full time
About Us

Sinai Chicago is a healthcare organization that prioritizes patient-centered care. Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare services with dignity and respect.

Position Purpose

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for driving philanthropic growth and influencing the organization's ability to impact the communities we serve. This role develops and executes a comprehensive philanthropy strategy, provides operational leadership, and fosters a culture of philanthropy across Sinai Chicago, our board, and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop a compelling vision for philanthropy that aligns with the organization's mission, vision, and values.
  • Create a philanthropic marketing and stakeholder strategy to build relationships and promote the organization's mission.
  • Lead fundraising efforts from conception to achievement of objectives.
  • Cultivate and obtain contributions from a diverse pool of donor prospects.
  • Form and manage philanthropic relationships and stay abreast of system strategy and priorities.
  • Collaborate with the board development committee, auxiliaries, and other organizational support development teams to support innovation and shared opportunities.
  • Foster a vibrant culture of philanthropy internally and throughout the Sinai Chicago service area.
  • Identify and implement best practices to drive desired outcomes and maximize return on investment (ROI).
  • Track and monitor fundraising progress and report results to the board, executive leadership, and management teams.
Requirements
  • Masters degree in communication, public relations, philanthropic management, non-profit administration, business administration, finance, healthcare administration, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressively more responsible related work experience, including five (5) or more years of experience as a progressive leader in philanthropic or chief executive role in non-profit leadership.
  • A proven track record as an effective and communicative leader of a healthcare organization.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Ability to communicate a vision and instill associates with a sense of shared purpose.
  • Advanced critical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Self-starter and driven to build and grow the right long-term relationships.
  • Leadership and management skills necessary to work effectively within a system, influence results, motivate individuals and teams, and resolve problems in a diplomatic professional manner.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, persuasion, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Willingness to operate in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
  • A personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Sinai Health System.


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