Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join their team as the Executive Director. This position will be responsible for the development and management of a high quality, creative, and strategic comprehensive fund development and donor communication/marketing program for the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Include, but are not limited to): 

  • Manages the relationship with Foundation Board and its committees and works closely with the Chair of the committees, the Board President, and Chief Executive Officer to build awareness and involvement of the Board with Foundation activities; provides accurate, timely reporting to the Board of department activities and results; and ensures solicitation and stewardship of Board members.
  • Develops promotional and solicitation materials, gift agreements, and presentation materials. Makes presentations and accompanies and supports Board Members, the Chief Executive Officer and directors at prospect and donor meetings.
  • Implements donor development strategies throughout the Northern Illinois Hospice geographical footprint.
  • Establishes and executes strategic programs to grow the annual, major gift, event, corporate support, special programs (e.g., Wishes, Grateful Families, etc.), foundation, grants and planned giving support, and alternate revenue producing activities.
  • Leads the major gift fundraising efforts across programs (e.g. major individual, corporate and foundation donors and prospects); maintains a portfolio of key prospects.

Qualifications 

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required
  • Training and Licensure: CFRE or ACFRE Certification preferred or achieved within two years of hire; Other applicable certifications will be considered.
  • Experience: A minimum of five years of progressive fundraising experience and demonstrated success in soliciting major gifts required. Track record of prospecting, cultivating, soliciting, and successfully closing donor gifts required. Grant writing experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.
  • Knowledge of corporate business management.
  • Demonstrates superior communications skills and public relations skills, and world-class customer service.
  • Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.

Salary Range: The expected base salary range for this role starts at $75,000. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

To view the full job description, please visit: Foundation Executive Director

Applicants can send resume and cover letter to hr@niha.org or they can apply through their website https://northernillinoishospice.org/careers/.