Strategic Dev Comm Director

Location:

Chicago, Illinois
Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center
Department:
Philanthropy
Work Type:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $38.02 - $55.18 per hour

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The Director, Strategic Development Communications, supports the fundraising and engagement initiatives of Rush’s Office of Philanthropy by providing content strategy, writing and editorial support for philanthropic proposals, reports and other communications deliverables in Rush strategic priorities, with emphasis on commitments at the $1 million to $10 million level. The Director works simultaneously on multiple projects supporting the qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of gifts from individuals, families, corporations and foundations.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Strategic Development Communications, manages at least 1.0 FTE and works closely with colleagues from all other units, with a special focus on the Individual Giving and Corporate and Foundation Relations teams. The Director exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, marketing, English or a related field.
• A minimum of seven years’ experience with philanthropy writing, including gift proposal development of $1 million or more, with experience in health care and/or higher education preferred.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate Rush’s mission and campaign vision to a variety of constituencies with poise and diplomacy.
• Professional demeanor.
• Strong analytical and interviewing skills. Curiosity about health care and the biomedical sciences. Ability to master and then convey complex concepts, synthesizing information from multiple sources to produce original, lay-friendly, persuasive prose.
• Broad experience working collaboratively on communication-related deliverables; welcomes constructive criticism and strives for continuous improvement.
• A track record of shepherding multiple projects with overlapping deadlines from inception to delivery.
• Poise in interacting with and eliciting information from clinicians, researchers, administrators and senior leaders.
• Familiarity with Associated Press style and willingness to learn and apply best practices for inclusive and equitable language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint required, as is willingness to learn new technology.
• Resourcefulness and self-direction in leveraging available data and tools.

• At least one year of management experience.

Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

• Cultivation, Solicitation and Stewardship Deliverables:
  Work directly with Philanthropy leadership, Individual Giving officers, the Corporate and Foundation…