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+ Department:Foundation

+ **Schedule:** Full Time, Day Shifts

+ **Hospital:** Alexian Carol Stream

+ **Location:** Carol Stream, Illinois

+ **Salary:** $79,059.75 - $110,204.85 per year

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer._

Responsibilities

Grow the fundraising program through the solicitation of gifts and management of an individual

and/or institutional prospect portfolio. Meet fiscal year monetary goals.

+ Develop and implement a formal plan to engage prospects in the Moves Management cycle through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

+ Coordinate with data and research teams to identify prospects. Refine the prospect list throughout the year based on qualifications.

+ Collaborate with the foundation department leadership and the communications team to develop custom solicitation materials, grants, impact reports, and donor communications.

+ Implement tracking systems to manage and refine the donor pipeline and engagement throughout the fiscal year.

Requirements

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specificexperience required. 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

Additional preferences

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and implement the strategy and plan for public and private foundation

funders in collaboration with the grants team. Scope of responsibilities will be

divided amongst the three-person grant team to best support optimal funding.

• Manage, write and prepare grant proposals and reports to government (as

needed) and private foundation funders.

• Serve as relationship manager for assigned private foundations and government

grants. Develop strategies for high-level prospective funders, including timely and

accurate documentation of conversations and contacts with funders, volunteers,

board members, physicians, and senior leadership.

• In conjunction with other grants team members, meet or exceed annual goals for

meetings, solicitations, proposals and revenue for private foundations and

government funders. The Grants Officer is responsible for securing a minimum

of $1M annually.

• Partner with associates and volunteer connectors who have the capacity to

connect with private foundations.

• Work with clinical and system leadership to develop fundraising priorities aligned

with Ascension Illinois’ highest priorities and approved programs and projects.

• Write and maintain proposals, program summaries and content for philanthropic

priorities. Assist Development Directors in proposal writing when appropriate.

• Oversee resource library, tracking systems resulting in fulfillment of grant team

obligations and deadlines and timely reporting to funders. Prepare and maintain

annual program budgets.

• Represent Ascension at both internal and external functions and events and work

effectively with a wide range of constituencies including staff, board members,

and donors.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma equivalency with 2 years of experience OR associate

degree/bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific

experience required.

• Understanding and appreciation of Ascensions’ mission.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and excellent attention to

detail.

• Demonstrated experience and progressive responsibility in fundraising, with a

strong grasp of and commitment to best practices in all areas of development,

including corporate partnerships and engagement.

• Track record of building successful relationships with corporate and foundation

donors as well as team members, coupled with ability to be a self-motivated,

independent thinker where needed.

• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close

attention to detail and prioritization of deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Marketing or related field,

Master’s degree preferred.

• 5-7 years professional writing experience, including at least 3 years’ experience in

health care grant writing.

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically to identify, cultivate and manage

foundation relationships.

• Demonstrated experience in strategizing, writing, and securing government

grants.

• Exceptionally strong conceptual, writing and editing talents.

• Excellent collaborative, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Knowledge of Raiser's Edge.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize, independently structure and organize

one’s own work, coordinate projects with others, and manage multiple projects

simultaneously.

• Proactive, positive, team player with willingness to grow in an entrepreneurial

environment.

• Ability to represent Ascension Illinois and articulate its mission to a variety of

constituencies with poise and diplomacy.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

E-Verify Statement

This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

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