Philanthropy Associate, Editorial, Full-time, Days (Hybrid)

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Philanthropy Associate reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare (NMHC), adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Philanthropy Associate performs a critical role on Northwestern Memorial Foundation’s (NMF) fundraising team. They are responsible for working with NMF managers, directors, vice presidents and other NMF team members to administer and coordinate activities and initiatives, completing projects as assigned.

NMF raises funds to support the health system’s strategic goals to deliver exceptional care and experience, advance and extend medical science and knowledge and enhance people, culture and resources through: (1) raising planned, principal and major gifts, (2) cultivating and stewarding donors, and (3) fostering a culture of philanthropy at NMHC.

ADDENDUM

Reporting to Program Director, Proposals and Donor Communication, the Philanthropy Associate, Editorial is an integral part of the Donor Relations team at Northwestern Memorial Foundation (NMF).

• This team member is responsible for reviewing and editing all pieces produced by Donor Relations and Northwestern Memorial Foundation.
• They will be an excellent writer and editor, with a strong knowledge base in the AP stylebook.
• They will review and edit all written work adhering to established Northwestern Medicine brand guidelines and standards.
• They will write and edit with precision, accuracy and attention to detail in projects that meet organizational needs, initiatives and strategic goals while conforming to elements required within the established brand.
• Be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating a high aptitude in producing work, as well as adhering to timelines and schedules.
• Be adept and accountable in a fast-paced environment with a variety of projects and multiple priorities; possess high-level organizational skills to self-manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Be comfortable and competent in writing/creating business documents.
• Author and edit stewardship reports, articles, letters, emails, and other communications, and oversee design and presentation of materials to decision makers.
• Present communications materials, as appropriate, to client partner for feedback, input and approvals.
• Provide ad hoc writing support to team members/clients.
• Proof all materials and obtain appropriate approvals (senior management, legal/risk, other).
• Have a baseline knowledge of peer-to-peer fundraising websites, such as DonorDrive.
• Be an expert in using Adobe products, specifically Adobe InDesign.
• Have knowledge of and desire in pursuit of photography and current photographic trends and image processing to function as secondary/backup photographer, desirable but not required.
• This role may support additional projects, perform administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned.
• They will provide creativity and guidance to all Donor Relations team members.
• Finally, they will exemplify the NM values of patients first, integrity, excellence and teamwork.

Additonal Responsibilities:

• Administer and coordinate philanthropy projects supporting fundraising programs. Those projects may include, but are not limited to: work plan development/implementation, requirements analysis, budgets, resource identification and allocation, solution development, information distribution, meeting facilitation, rollout strategies and overall performance reporting; 
• Develop and maintain productive and professional relationships with donors, prospects, volunteers, vendors and team members, serving as a link between multiple parties and entities.
• Effectively handle or escalate problems that arise within the project team or issues with donors, and implement mitigation strategies as needed to achieve the desired results;
• Prepare and/or execute effective and efficient communication mechanisms which enable continuous exchange of project status, ideas