Vice President, Chief Development Officer (CDO) - Loyola Medicine (IL/IN)

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The Vice President, Chief Development Officer provides a new foundation to lead fund development efforts to new levels of success in support of key strategic priorities. This position provides strategic leadership to foster the charitable investment of individuals, corporations, foundations and other entities to advance the mission of Loyola Medicine through Loyola University Health System, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Parkinson School of Health Sciences & Public Health  and Loyola University Niehoff School of Nursing. While the supported organizations are legally separate entities, Loyola values a donor-centered approach to engagement that will allow donors to give across a continuum to include medical education, medical research and clinical patient care. The CDO will work in close collaboration with the CEO of Loyola Medicine, the Medicine School Dean, the Health Sciences & Public Health Dean, the Nursing School Deanand other senior leaders. This leader will be expected to foster a mutually respectful and collaborative relationship with Vice President for Advancement for Loyola University and university development teams.

ABOUT LOYOLA MEDICINE

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC), Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from nearly 2,000 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties.  Saint Joseph Health System is also part of Loyola Medicine and includes two acute care hospitals.  More information about saint Joseph Health can be found at About Us | Saint Joseph Health System.

LUMC is a 547-licensed-bed hospital in Maywood that includes the William G. and Mary A. Ryan Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine, the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, the John L. Keeley, MD, Emergency Department, a Level 1 trauma center, Illinois's largest burn center, the Nancy W. Knowles Orthopaedic Institute, a certified comprehensive stroke center, transplant center and a children’s hospital. Having delivered compassionate care for over 50 years, Loyola also trains the next generation of caregivers through its academic affiliation with Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine and Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.

Established in 1961, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is a 235-licensed-bed community hospital in Melrose Park that includes the Judd A. Weinberg Emergency Department, the Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery and Bariatric Care, Loyola Cancer Care & Research at the Marjorie G. Weinberg Cancer Center, acute rehabilitation, a transitional care center, childcare center and fitness center. Founded in 1919, MacNeal Hospital is a 349-licensed-bed teaching hospital in Berwyn with advanced medical, surgical and psychiatric services and a 68-bed behavioral health program.

POSITION PURPOSE

The position will be based in Maywood, IL (Greater Chicagoland) and will require some travel throughout the city as well as within Northern Indiana to include Saint Joseph Health (part of Loyola Medicine).

Saint Joseph Health System

Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North Central Indiana. Our system includes:

• 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center.

• 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center.

• More than 150 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network.

• Community health centers and additional points of access.

• St. Paul’s with 316 suites for independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation and wellness and memory care.

• Holy Cross with 168 suites for rehabilitation and wellness and skilled nursing care.

• Trinity Tower with 84 affordable senior apartments.

• Health Insurance Services.

• VNA Home Care.

Saint Joseph Health System continues the legacy of caring for Michiana begun by the Sisters of the Holy Cross and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ more than 150 years ago. Saint Joseph Health System is a Regional Ministry Organization of Trinity Health that provides compassionate, faithbased care paired with the latest in advanced medical technology and procedures.

In addition to acute-based hospital care, we are proud to provide a wide range of community based and post-acute services including: community wellness, physical rehabilitation, home care, physician clinics, outpatient services, independent and assisted senior living, memory care and affordable senior apartments.

At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead the integrated Development activities for the regional entities in partnership with development volunteer leaders.
• Prepare and update a long-range plan for the Development program with input from management, staff and the Development Council.
• Participate as a member of the regional executive management group and various committees in order to provide input into development of regional goals, plans and objectives.
• Develop strategies and solicit leadership and major gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations.
• Guide and participate in the planning and implementation of programs for major and planned giving, grant writing, annual giving, special events and donor relations.
• Maintain liaison with management and medical leadership in all hospital units and subsidiaries to initiate, develop and promote all fund raising. Coordinate the participation of the President and executive management in such programs.
• Provide leadership, direction and support to the System’s Development volunteer committees.
• Assist with the identification of appropriate volunteer leaders for the Development committees, campaign committees and appropriate ancillary volunteers groups including the selection and recruitment of those individuals, as appropriate.
• Represent the region to community and business groups to promote Development initiatives.
• Foster a greater understanding of and involvement in Development across the Health System.
• Interview, select and evaluate the performance of professional staff. Mentor, motivate and recognize all Development staff.
• Approve departmental policies and procedures. Evaluate the effectiveness of departmental operations and initiate organization changes or policy and procedures revisions, as appropriate.
• Approve and oversee all fundraising budgets and program expenditures.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate journals, other literature, and by attending conferences, seminars, etc.
• Other duties as assigned and needed by the President and CEO.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES  

As a Trinity Health Executive, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate leadership traits which support our Mission Statement and Core Values as identified below:

Mission Statement:  We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Core Values:

• Reverence:  We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
• Commitment to Those who are Poor:  We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.
• Justice:  We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.
• Stewardship:  We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.
• Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.
• Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. Experience in health care is preferred, particularly in a large health system context. 
• Approximately ten (10) to fifteen (15) years progressively more responsible related work experience including seven to ten years supervisory and managerial experience.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in strategic thinking.           
• Demonstrated experience developing actions and achieving aggressive balanced objectives aligned with an organization’s vision and strategic plan.
• Demonstrated comfort and success at working in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.    
• A personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Trinity Health.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

1.    Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities.

2.    Must be able to travel as needed to the various Trinity Health sites.

The salary range for this position is $274,000 - $411,000, depending on experience.  Range does not include other incentives.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.