President and Chief Development Officer, OSF Foundation

Role Overview

OSF Health Care seeks a seasoned, systemsminded fundraising executive to serve as President of the OSF Health Care Foundation and Chief Development Officer (CDO). Reporting directly to the CEO and serving on the executive cabinet, the CDO is the senior executive responsible for shaping and advancing the vision, strategy, and performance of all philanthropic efforts across the Ministry.

OSF Health Care has a growing reputation as one of the most innovative Catholic health systems in the country. Headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, it is an integrated health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. The system employs almost 27,000 Mission Partners across 174 locations, including 18 inpatient facilities with 2,141 licensed beds and two colleges of nursing throughout Illinois and Michigan.

As the system's top development leader, the CDO provides strategic direction and executive oversight for a comprehensive fundraising enterprise that includes Major Giving, Planned Giving, Annual Giving, Community Events, Corporate and Foundation Relations, and Philanthropic Operations. This leader ensures a unified, high‑performing approach that drives transformational giving and strengthens donor relationships throughout the multiregional, Catholic health system.

The next CDO will build on a strong culture of philanthropy and deep donor goodwill while enhancing operational discipline, team capacity, and enterprise infrastructure to scale philanthropic growth. In close partnership with OSF executive leadership, the CDO will ensure philanthropy and grant strategies align with system priorities and long‑term goals, guiding coordinated efforts to secure private, corporate, and public grants that advance clinical innovation, academic excellence, and research.

Through visionary leadership, disciplined execution, and a commitment to relationship‑driven philanthropy, the CDO ensures philanthropic and grant‑seeking initiatives meaningfully contribute to the growth, sustainability, and mission‑focused impact of OSF Health Care.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of leading major and comprehensive campaigns from inception to completion, experience cultivating transformational gifts, and success in building and mentoring high‑performing development teams. They should demonstrate strategic vision, exceptional relationship‑building skills, and the ability to engage boards and volunteer leadership effectively. Healthcare philanthropy experience is preferred; candidates with diverse fundraising backgrounds and a history of driving significant revenue growth in mission‑driven organizations are encouraged to apply.

The expected base annual salary for this position is $354,806–$507,374. Actual salary will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity. Competitive benefits, including short‑term and long‑term incentive plans, will be part of the comprehensive compensation package. For more information, please refer to Total Rewards at a Glance – SVPs & Presidents.

Please direct all applications, nominations and inquiries to the Witt Kieffer consultants assisting OSF Health Care with this recruitment, Mike Raddatz and Jessica Cummings, preferably via e‑mail at