Executive Director, Strategic Development Communications

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Philanthropy

Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule:

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

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Pay Range: $108,472 - $161,616 per year
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The Executive Director, Strategic Development Communications will establish the communications direction for Rush’s Office of Philanthropy and the budget to support this effort, including oversight of mass donor communications, multimedia donor communications and customized donor communications for individual, corporate and foundation donors. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Strategic Engagement, and directly managing the Senior Director of Development Communications, Director of Multimedia Development Communications, Associate Director of Philanthropy Communications and Senior Director of Strategic Development Communications, they will oversee the team’s development of fundraising proposals in collaboration with fundraising staff to articulate donor impact on the vision and goals of Rush University System for Health.

They will develop and oversee communication strategies office‑wide to support Rush’s philanthropic initiatives and key fundraising priorities. The executive director will work closely with the special events and alumni relations team leaders, as well as colleagues in stewardship; individual giving; corporate and foundation relations; data, systems and reporting; and marketing communications, to unify and execute the communications strategy across all channels.

The executive director establishes and ensures quality standards and accuracy of communications; upholds consistency and continuity with broader Rush marketing initiatives and brand standards. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, marketing or other communications‑related major.
• 10 years of communications experience with at least 5 years successfully managing employees.
• Experience writing and editing for website and email communications.
• Experience conceiving and managing projects from inception to delivery.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Copyediting skills, with proficiency in AP style.

• Develop and implement communication strategies and plans that include measurable goals, budgets and schedules; participate in and guide the office‑wide adherence and execution of those strategies; make data‑informed decisions about direction and goals.
• Work and support Rush and Office of Philanthropy leadership in the development of themes and messages that articulate the promise of and vision for philanthropic giving  partnership with Marketing Communications and Office of Philanthropy stakeholders, support leadership through the development of talking points about the need and impact of giving for use at a variety of events and in donor engagements.
• Plan and guide production of multichannel philanthropy content, aimed at a variety of audiences, which reinforces philanthropic priorities, strategically supports stewardship efforts, promotes a culture of philanthropy, engages ambassadors, is reflective of Rush’s commitment to and strategy around diversity, equity and inclusion, and, above all, inspires giving; think creatively and strategically about how communications functions contribute to office‑wide goals.
• Supervise and lead a team comprising a Senior Director of Development Communications, Director of Multimedia Development Communications, Associate Director of Philanthropy Communications, and…