Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Streeterville, IL, United States
Base: $119,600.00-$197,350.40; bonus/equity: not s...
Principal gift prospecting
Infrastructure development
Solicit and close eight-figure gifts
The Director, Principal Gifts will be responsible for identifying new principal gift prospects, developing prospect strategies and securing philanthropic gifts of $10M+
Job Summary
The Director, Principal Gifts will be responsible for identifying new principal gift prospects, developing prospect strategies and securing philanthropic gifts of $10M+.
The role requires exceptional volunteer management skills and a demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively with volunteers, institutional leaders, physicians, and development staff.
In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.
Matching Summary
The Director, Principal Gifts will be responsible for identifying new principal gift prospects, developing prospect strategies and securing philanthropic gifts of $10M+.
Salary
Base: $119,600.00-$197,350.40; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive rewards package including health, retirement, PTO, and more
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
principal gift prospecting
infrastructure development
solicit and close eight-figure gifts
volunteer management skills
donor engagement and stewardship
Nice-to-have
solutions-focused and resourceful
entrepreneurial and creative
teamwork and service excellence
advocate for prospective donors
Key Requirements
Undergraduate degree required
Ten+ years of progressive experience
Experience in healthcare or academia preferred
Experience with Raiser’s Edge or Blackbaud CRM preferred
Proven track record of successful principal gift solicitation